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Wed, 26 Sep 2018 21:18:22 GMTFeedCreatorClass 1.0 dev (specificfeeds.com)http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/Corvidahttps://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with FeedlySubscribe with GoogleAdd to Any Feed ReaderThanks for subscribing to SheGeeks!Air Hogs Supernova: A Different Spin On Droneshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Corvida/~3/egPGiGbBCts/fm-EVF7GSLPcd4K9nXC2IMXb8-6pLB7hrwThtTuB2Na7RT4Y3DIwSYv7RUcwi02NplERFAaEXbNNgL_KPr2MemP_hrDQi10vM3I2bDJVuBM
<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/271873354/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 271873354" title="Story 271873354"> <div class="tkss-post-share icons "><h6>SHARE</h6><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://shegeeks.net/air-hogs-supernova-drone-fly-with-hands/" title="Share on Facebook" target="_blank"><span>Facebook</span><i class="icon-facebook"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=Check%20out%20this%20article:%20Air Hogs Supernova: A Different Spin On Drones%20-%20https://shegeeks.net/air-hogs-supernova-drone-fly-with-hands/" title="Share on Twitter" target="_blank"><span>Twitter</span><i class="icon-twitter"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://plus.google.com/share?url=https://shegeeks.net/air-hogs-supernova-drone-fly-with-hands/" title="Share on Google" target="_blank"><span>Google</span><i class="icon-google"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="mailto:?Subject=Air Hogs Supernova: A Different Spin On Drones&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20https://shegeeks.net/air-hogs-supernova-drone-fly-with-hands/" title="Share on Mail" target="_blank"><span>Mail</span><i class="icon-mail"></i></a></div></div><p>Most consumer drones come with a hefty price tag and a steep learning curve to fly them. However, Air Hogs is putting a different spin (pun intended) on consumer drones with the <a href="https://smarturl.it/supernovashegeeks">Air Hogs Supernova</a>. The Supernova is like a small drone that looks like an orb and acts like one too. You control this drone using hand gestures to make it move and perform fun tricks. Air Hogs offered to sponsor this review and I accepted because I thought the Supernova would be fun to play with. Thankfully, it has been!</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>AIR HOGS SUPERNOVA // DESIGN<br />
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<p>The Supernova is a small quadcopter encased in a plastic sphere outfitted with little red sensors pointing in four different directions, as well as one on the bottom. On top of the quadcopter is a light that responds to any motion the sensors register. The micro-USB charging port and power switch sit on the bottom of the Supernova.</p>
<a href='https://shegeeks.net/air-hogs-supernova-drone-fly-with-hands/supernova-2/'><img width="1350" height="900" src="https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-2.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Air Hogs Supernova" srcset="https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-2.jpg 1350w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-2-850x567.jpg 850w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-2-348x233.jpg 348w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-2-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px" /></a>
<a href='https://shegeeks.net/air-hogs-supernova-drone-fly-with-hands/supernova-3/'><img width="1350" height="900" src="https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-3.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Air Hogs Supernova - Bottom" srcset="https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-3.jpg 1350w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-3-850x567.jpg 850w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-3-348x233.jpg 348w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-3-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px" /></a>
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<p>The plastic sphere has an open layout that gives access to all of the ports while also allowing the propellers to lift the Supernova into the air. Despite an open design, the sphere is built well enough to grip without injuring your fingers. And thanks to its plastic build, it can take a few bumps without much damage.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>AIR HOGS SUPERNOVA // EXPERIENCE<br />
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-10895" src="https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-7-850x567.jpg" alt="Air Hogs Supernova Sensing" width="850" height="567" srcset="https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-7-850x567.jpg 850w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-7-692x463.jpg 692w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-7-348x233.jpg 348w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-7-1084x725.jpg 1084w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-7-340x227.jpg 340w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-7.jpg 1350w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>Unlike most drones, the Air Hogs Supernova doesn’t need a controller or app. Instead, it uses sensors to recognize your hand movements and its environment. It’s also designed to be flow indoors and close by you as if you have your own personal orb. It performs up to 30 moves and 9 advanced tricks that don’t take long to master.</p>
<p>So how do you fly this thing? Gently tossing the Supernova in the air will start up the propellers and the supernova will quickly catch itself. Once it stabilizes, you can hover your hands over a sensor to make it move away from your hand. The Supernova will immediately float off in the direction opposite the sensor, but only far enough for a game of “pass the orb” with a friend.</p>
<p>Holding your hand under the drone raises it and dropping your hand below the drone lowers it. If the Supernova drifts, you can easily correct its course by making small swiping gestures until it stabilizes.</p>
<p>When you’re done with the Supernova, you can cup it in your hands and turn it upside to stop the propellers. My average flight times were 8-10 minutes before the battery needed to recharge.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">AIR HOGS SUPERNOVA // GESTURES &amp; TRICKS</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-10893 size-large" src="https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-8-850x567.jpg" alt="Air Hogs Supernova In Air" width="850" height="567" srcset="https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-8-850x567.jpg 850w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-8-400x267.jpg 400w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-8-692x463.jpg 692w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-8-348x233.jpg 348w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-8-1084x725.jpg 1084w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-8-340x227.jpg 340w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-8.jpg 1350w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>The sensors are very responsive and make controlling the Supernova easy. However, remembering all of the gestures to make the Supernova do neat tricks is, well, tricky. Luckily, the Supernova comes with easy to read instructions and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJrERSCV7Fk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online video tutorials</a> that demonstrate the tricks and various hand gestures to use.</p>
<p>The Supernova recognizes nearly 40 gesture combinations. My personal favorites are the super tricks. They include making the Supernova circle around you (orbit), fly a few feet away and come back (boomerang) or play dead.</p>
<p>With a little practice, you’ll have the Supernova performing your favorite tricks in no time!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>AIR HOGS SUPERNOVA // CONCLUSION</strong></h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-10894" src="https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-9-850x567.jpg" alt="Air Hogs Supernova In Air" width="850" height="567" srcset="https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-9-850x567.jpg 850w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-9-400x267.jpg 400w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-9-692x463.jpg 692w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-9-348x233.jpg 348w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-9-1084x725.jpg 1084w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-9-340x227.jpg 340w, https://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Supernova-9.jpg 1350w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>The Supernova is a fun indoor toy drone for adults and kids. It’s easy to use, doesn’t require any setup and performs a wide variety of impressive tricks. You can <a href="https://smarturl.it/supernovashegeeks">purchase the Air Hogs Supernova</a> for only $40, which includes a micro-USB charging cable, instruction sheets, 4 replacement rotors and a rotor removal tool.</p>
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<p><em>&#8220;Based on your feedback, we’re also making changes to ensure that newer posts are more likely to appear first in feed. With these changes, your feed will feel more fresh, and you won’t miss the moments you care about. So if your best friend shares a selfie from her vacation in Australia, it will be waiting for you when you wake up.&#8221;</em></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Prioritizing Newer Posts</h2>
<p>Instagram is <a href="https://instagram-press.com/blog/2018/03/22/changes-to-improve-your-instagram-feed/">making changes to your feed</a> to give more priority to newer posts. If you have the latest Instagram update (v.39 on iOS, v.40 on Android), posts made within the last hour or two may appear at the top of your feed. They&#8217;re not in chronological order. However, the priority given to newer posts increases your chances of seeing them before they&#8217;re lost in Instagram&#8217;s algorithms.</p>
<p>A simple &#8220;show in chronological order&#8221; button is a better way to give feed control back to Instagram users. Until that day comes, this is the best Instagram will do.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Do you still want a chronological sorting option for your Instagram feed or is this change enough?</strong></p>
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<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/222160310/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 222160310" title="Story 222160310"> <p>For those that &#8220;like&#8221; tweets as a way of bookmarking them or <a href="https://ifttt.com/twitter">IFTTT</a> recipes to save tweets for late, you can stop all those hacks. Twitter now has a dedicated button to bookmark your favorite tweets.</p>
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<p>When you log into Twitter, you might notice a new share icon at the bottom of tweets. Tapping it gives you options to send a tweet via Direct Message, using other apps and to add it to your Twitter bookmarks.</p>
<p>To see the tweets you&#8217;ve bookmarked, look for Bookmarks in the app&#8217;s menu drawer.</p>
<p>Any tweets you bookmark are private. Not even the person who tweeted the tweet will know what you just did.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Will Twitter release a tool to help me convert my &quot;likes&quot; (which I still consider &quot;favs,&quot; or &quot;bookmarks&quot;) to the new bookmark tool?</p>
<p>&mdash; Ankit Panda (@nktpnd) <a href="https://twitter.com/nktpnd/status/968934976237555713?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2018</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>At this time, you can&#8217;t do much more than add and remove bookmarks. Hopefully, Twitter will add an option to group bookmarked tweets into collections or make it easier to create Twitter moments using bookmarks.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><b>What will you do with this newfound power? For those who use a hack to bookmark tweets, will you make the jump to Twitter Bookmarks or does your hack do it better?</b></p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net/twitters-new-bookmark-feature-lets-you-save-tweets-for-later/">Twitter&#8217;s New Bookmark Feature Let&#8217;s You Save Tweets For Later</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net">SheGeeks</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Corvida/~4/aV2hc6HVhsQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Sat, 03 Mar 2018 14:51:08 GMThttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLNkv-5nCgyTgKUTQyf6eB_DzmaWIVnsuwl6ZsnbDV2ZMD72Zym-8leSHYLTsCrzWt9uYN2gK1UpbcySqZ8SQivmMer3Jt3CizfgtiaRDlusNBnyen6jicK5ZS8A0btvMCYhttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLNkv-5nCgyTgKUTQyf6eB_DzmaWIVnsuwl6ZsnbDV2ZMD72Zym-8leSHYLTsCrzWt9uYN2gK1UpbcySqZ8SQivmMer3Jt3CizfgtiaRDlusNBnyen6jicK5ZS8A0btvMCYDJI Spark Review: A Great Starter Dronehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Corvida/~3/yJTRS22tOAo/fm-EVF7GSLNwuozUwb7s1e3TU-xmGcx9zmaWIVnsuwnd5lQaqOQd5YQ1S9oQ8HeF-4nzZwzicBw
<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/221066596/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 221066596" title="Story 221066596"> <div class="tkss-post-share icons "><h6>SHARE</h6><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http://shegeeks.net/dji-spark-review/" title="Share on Facebook" target="_blank"><span>Facebook</span><i class="icon-facebook"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=Check%20out%20this%20article:%20DJI Spark Review: A Great Starter Drone%20-%20http://shegeeks.net/dji-spark-review/" title="Share on Twitter" target="_blank"><span>Twitter</span><i class="icon-twitter"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://plus.google.com/share?url=http://shegeeks.net/dji-spark-review/" title="Share on Google" target="_blank"><span>Google</span><i class="icon-google"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="mailto:?Subject=DJI Spark Review: A Great Starter Drone&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20http://shegeeks.net/dji-spark-review/" title="Share on Mail" target="_blank"><span>Mail</span><i class="icon-mail"></i></a></div></div><p>If you’re thinking of getting a drone, the DJI Spark should be at the top of your list. It’s the perfect starter drone for beginners thanks to being easy to use, small enough to take anywhere and packed with enough features to rival bigger drones. There’s a lot to pay attention to when flying the Spark, but the learning curve isn’t steep. DJI kindly provided the Spark I used for this review and the experience was impressive!</p>
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<h2 id="design" style="text-align: center;">DJI SPARK // PORTABLE &amp; POWERFUL</h2>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/dji-spark-review/dji-spark-top/'><img width="300" height="200" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Top-300x200.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Top-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Top-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Top.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Top-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Top-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Top-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>
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<p>Most drones are big and require some effort to setup. The Spark is the opposite. It&#8217;s small enough to fit in your hand and doesn&#8217;t require any additional setup once you&#8217;ve attached the propellers. It&#8217;s pretty much ready to fly right out of the box.</p>
<p>The Spark&#8217;s four arms have detachable propellers on top, two front LEDS and rear status indicators. The front is dominated by a 3D infrared module, part of the Spark’s 3D Sensing System that scans for obstacles 1-16 feet away and looks for your face when launching the Spark from your hand. A 12MP camera stabilized on a 2-axis gimbal and an “intelligent flight” battery with four rear LED level indicators and multi-function button , make up the body.</p>
<p>Under the battery you&#8217;ll find Wi-Fi network information to pair with a smartphone or remote controller. Cleverly tucked behind a rubber flap above the battery is a microSD card slot and microUSB port to transfer media or charge the Spark on the go.</p>
<p>On the bottom of the Spark are circular infrared modules, which along with the camera make up the Vision System that helps keep the Spark steady. These components are protected from the ground by four little rubber feet on the battery and behind the camera.</p>
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<h2 id="setup" style="text-align: center;">DJI SPARK // CONNECTING TO THE SPARK</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-10717" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-GO-4-App-850x472.jpg" alt="DJI GO 4 App" width="850" height="472" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-GO-4-App.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-GO-4-App-300x167.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-GO-4-App-400x222.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-GO-4-App-340x189.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>The DJI GO 4 app is the command center for the Spark. It lets you jump right into the Spark&#8217;s camera view, review and edit photos and videos, or upload them to SkyPixel, DJI&#8217;s version of Instagram for its drones. You can also review flight records, access support channels and more.</p>
<p>Setting up the Spark begins here and takes less than a minute. The Spark turns on by double pressing the button on battery, holding on the second press. Lights will flash, music will play and a lot of air will blow from the Spark. All of this is normal.</p>
<p>Next you need to pair it with a smart phone or remote controller using Wi-Fi. The DJI GO 4 app provides a walkthrough for each pairing, but once you go through the steps a few times you won&#8217;t need a walkthrough.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-10742" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Remote-Controller-850x567.jpg" alt="DJI Spark Remote Controller" width="850" height="567" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Remote-Controller.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Remote-Controller-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Remote-Controller-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Remote-Controller-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Remote-Controller-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Remote-Controller-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>Pairing with a smartphone is good if this is your first time flying a drone. You&#8217;ll fly using virtual controls, but at a distance and altitude limited to 328 feet and 164 feet, respectively. Flight speed is also reduced to 9 mph, and 7 mph when obstacle avoidance is on. There&#8217;s also a beginners mode that further reduces the flying radius to 100 feet and reduces the speed.</p>
<p>The remote controller unlocks the full potential of the Spark. With the remote you can fly as high as 1640 feet and as far as 1.2 miles. Keep in mind the legal altitude for flying a drone like this in the US is 400 feet. It also has a Sport mode, which increases flight speeds up to 31 MPH. The remote controller features two holding clips for your phone, dedicated video and photo controls and a programmable button.</p>
<p>You can also launch and control the Spark using PalmLaunch and hand gestures. Moving your hand up or down changes the Spark&#8217;s altitude and moving side to side changes the orientation. It follows you when moving forward or backwards, and quickly dropping your hand pauses PalmControl.</p>
<p>Wave at the at Spark and it&#8217;ll automatically track you. Make a frame with your fingers and it&#8217;ll take a selfie for you. Holding your arms in a Y position “beckons” the Spark. To land, simply place your hand under it, and it slowly descends. When it&#8217;s firmly in your grasp, the propellers stop.</p>
<p>Getting PalmLaunch to work is a hit or miss, especially in low lighting. However, it&#8217;s impressive when it works.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">DJI SPARK // HEADS UP DISPLAY</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10711" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Controller-Heads-Up-Display.jpg" alt="" width="850" height="567" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Controller-Heads-Up-Display.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Controller-Heads-Up-Display-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Controller-Heads-Up-Display-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Controller-Heads-Up-Display-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Controller-Heads-Up-Display-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Controller-Heads-Up-Display-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>Your phone also doubles as a heads-up display.</p>
<p>The view from the camera fills up the center of the screen. At the top you&#8217;ll find status updates, warnings, and icons that give an overview of the flight mode, battery level, GPS and Wi-Fi signal strength. Tapping any of the icons takes you directly to their respective settings.</p>
<p>The left side of the screen has automated features like takeoff, return to home (RTH) and intelligent flight modes. There’s a toggle for virtual joysticks and a map that doubles as a radar when tapped. On the right, you can access camera and video controls and review media. On the bottom of the screen you can see the Spark’s height, distance and velocity while flying.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s pretty impressive how much information and the features DJI packs into your screen without overwhelming you.</p>
<h2 id="flying-the-spark" style="text-align: center;">DJI SPARK // FLIGHT EXPERIENCE</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10712" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-1.jpg" alt="Spark Flight" width="850" height="567" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-1.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-1-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-1-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-1-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-1-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-1-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>Before flying the Spark, you need to <a href="https://www.faa.gov/uas/getting_started/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">register it</a> with the FAA and activate it through the DI Go 4 app. Be aware of the rules for wherever you plan to fly and the airspace&#8217;s classification. The Spark won&#8217;t take off it&#8217;s in restricted airspace. Also check the weather for the best conditions before heading out to fly.</p>
<p>After meeting these requirements, you&#8217;re in for an impressively smooth and snappy flight with the Spark. It moves, hovers and rotates with surprising precision, especially if you&#8217;re using a remote. It&#8217;s even steady during occasional wind gusts, but struggles when wind speeds reached 20 MPH or more.</p>
<p>If the Spark senses an obstacle, it slows down and beeps loudly at increasing tempos as it gets closer. When it’s too close, it stops moving in the direction of the obstacle. And if anything goes wrong, the return to home (RTH) feature automatically sends the Spark back to the launch point, or designed home point. Now that&#8217;s smart!</p>
<h2 id="intelligent-flight-modes" style="text-align: center;">DJI SPARK // INTELLIGENT FLIGHT MODES</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-10716" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Intelligent-Flight-Modes-850x472.jpg" alt="DJI Spark - Intelligent Flight Modes" width="850" height="472" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Intelligent-Flight-Modes.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Intelligent-Flight-Modes-300x167.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Intelligent-Flight-Modes-400x222.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Intelligent-Flight-Modes-340x189.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>The best part about flying the Spark (and the biggest reason to get it) is taking interesting pictures and videos. The DJI Go app offers a number of &#8220;Intelligent Flight Modes&#8221; to do just that. They include QuickShots, ActiveTrack, TapFly, Tripod and the aforementioned Gesture Mode.</p>
<p>There four types of QuickShots: Rocket, Dronie, Circle and Helix. Dronies are short videos that begin up close and slowly reveals more as the Spark flies up and away. Circle prompts the Spark to circle you once and Helix does the same while flying up. Rocket commands the Spark to fly up with the camera locked down on you or a selected subject.</p>
<p>ActiveTrack tracks moving subjects. It automatically tries to identify bikes, cars, people and animals. If it doesn’t you can drag a box around what you want to track. You can track someone at a consistent distance in front or behind them using Trace or from the side using Profile. However, obstacle avoidance is disabled in Profile mode.</p>
<p>TapFly lets you tap and fly to a specific point on a map (Coordinate Mode) or continue flying in the direction you tap on the screen (Direction Mode).</p>
<p>Tripod mode limits the flight speed to 2.2 mph and reduces controller responsiveness for smoother movements. This mode is great for flying low to the ground or slowly over a stream of water.</p>
<h2 id="intelligent-flight-modes" style="text-align: center;">DJI SPARK // PICTURES &amp; VIDEOS</h2>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/dji-spark-review/dcim-102media-dji_0104-jpg/'><img width="300" height="225" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0104-300x225.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Woman running on a path through a lake" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0104-300x225.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0104-400x300.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0104-850x638.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0104-340x255.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/dji-spark-review/dcim-102media-dji_0071-jpg/'><img width="300" height="225" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0071-300x225.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Basketball court covered in snow." srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0071-300x225.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0071-400x300.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0071-850x638.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0071-340x255.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/dji-spark-review/dcim-102media-dji_0171-jpg/'><img width="300" height="225" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0171-300x225.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Playground" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0171-300x225.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0171-400x300.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0171-850x638.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0171-340x255.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/dji-spark-review/dcim-102media-dji_0106-jpg/'><img width="300" height="225" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0106-300x225.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="Bridge over a lake" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0106-300x225.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0106-400x300.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0106-850x638.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI_0106-340x255.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>
<p>The Spark&#8217;s camera settings include manual controls to change the ISO, shutter speed, exposure, and white balance. There are also different shooting modes like Auto Exposure Bracketing (takes 3 pictures at different exposures to create HDR photos), Burst Shots, Interval Shots, panoramas (Pano), and ShallowFocus, which adds a blurred background to photos that you can edit to your liking.</p>
<p>With the right settings, the Spark’s 12MP camera takes pictures that rival some of the best camera phones out there. They’re sharp, detailed, well exposed, with natural looking colors. They’re also a little low on contrast, but good overall.</p>
<p>The camera isn’t great at dynamic range and struggles in scenes with a lot of contrasting areas (sunsets). However, I was surprised by how much detail it captures that can be brought out with a little editing. These pictures aren&#8217;t perfect right out of the camera, but you can easily correct any faults using editing tools.</p>
<p><div class="column-md-6">DJI Spark Final Edit #1 </p>
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<p></div><div class="column-md-6">DJI Spark Final Edit #2 </p>
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<p>The Spark also captures impressive videos without much effort. Its videos (1080P, 30FPS HD) are buttery smooth thanks to a 2-axis gimbal that stabilizes the camera during flight. While there are manual controls if you need them, the camera&#8217;s auto setting does just fine in the right lighting. Videos look sharp and well exposed with natural colors. They&#8217;re good enough to livestream, which you can also do with the Spark via YouTube, Facebook and other platforms.</p>
<p><center><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/38711229930/in/dateposted-public/" title="Adventures with the DJI Spark-2"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4672/38711229930_3fbf7cf456_z.jpg" width="640" height="360" alt="Adventures with the DJI Spark-2"/></a></center></p>
<p>One setting to keep in mind when recording videos with the Spark is the gimbal&#8217;s operation mode. In follow mode the gimbal does a great job keeping the camera steady and leveled with the horizon. In FPV mode the camera is locked to the Spark’s orientation. If the Spark tilts, so does the camera.</p>
<h2 id="battery-life" style="text-align: center;">DJI SPARK // BATTERY LIFE</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-10706" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Battery-850x567.jpg" alt="" width="850" height="567" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Battery.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Battery-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Battery-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Battery-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Battery-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/DJI-Spark-Battery-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>Alas, we get to the most heartbreaking part of the Spark: battery life. It’s advertised to get roughly 16 min of flight time in windless conditions. I averaged 11-13 minutes of flying before hitting 30% battery life. When the battery gets too low, the Spark will try to return to home. You can cancel its attempt at your own risk.</p>
<p>The Spark’s battery takes about an hour and 20 minutes to fully charge using the included charger. You can also charge the battery using a car charger or computer, but it’ll take a lot longer to complete.</p>
<p>I highly recommend investing in more batteries ($49 each) or the Fly More combo ($150). It includes two extra batteries, a charging hub that charges all three batteries simultaneously, propeller guards, extra propellers, a shoulder bag and a remote controller. Charging via the hub takes 50 minutes for two batteries versus an hour and 20 minutes for one battery using the Spark.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">DJI SPARK // BOTTOM LINE</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-10721" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-Extra-850x478.jpg" alt="Spark Extra" width="850" height="478" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-Extra.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-Extra-300x169.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-Extra-400x225.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spark-Extra-340x191.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p><a href="https://store.dji.com/product/spark?site=brandsite&#038;from=buy_now_bottom&#038;vid=24661" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The DJI Spark</a> is more than its “selfie drone” moniker. It offers solid performance and a feature packed flying experience in a small package. The battery life is the Spark&#8217;s weakest link. You’ll probably spend more time traveling to a location than flying the Spark. One way to get more flight time is to buy more batteries ($49 each) or invest in the Fly More Combo ($150).</p>
<p>The Spark’s $399 price tag is reasonable and currently includes the remote controller (previously $150), but investing in more batteries or the Fly More Combo quickly adds up. You can save yourself $50 on the Spark bundled with a remote controller by ordering through <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1339534-REG/dji_cp_pt_000731_spark_quadcopter_alpine_white.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">B&#038;H</a>. </p>
<p>If you travel a lot and love taking pictures or videos, the DJI Spark makes capturing those moments more special. I greatly appreciate DJI for loaning me a Spark to capture some of my own adventures and share this review with you.</p>
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You already have an idea of what direction you want to go in, but not a destination. You’re majoring in Computer Science because you love technology, but you don’t know exactly what you want to do in the tech industry. That’s okay – your major is just one of many vehicles you’ll drive on your road to success. If it stalls or runs out of gas, you can always switch cars. Focus on the journey, the people you meet, and the many experiences you will have along the way. They will open your eyes to new possibilities and lead you to places beyond your wildest dreams.</p>
<p>You’ll be pushed outside of your comfort zone more than you would like, just like in college. When you first went off to college, you ran into a ton of obstacles before you could even get your bags out of your rental car and into your dorm room. It was a discouraging experience. You felt like you’d made a wrong turn on your road to success. I remember so vividly how much you wanted to turn back around and just go home. Though your aversion to risk kicked into overdrive, you didn’t pull over or turn back. You kept going, and by surviving that experience, you felt like you could conquer anything else life would throw at you.</p>
<p>I bring that memory up to remind you to not let discomfort stop you from moving forward. Explore the new frontiers you find yourself on the cusp of and take calculated risks. This will take a lot of work, but you already know from experience that it’s worth the effort. In fact, the more risks you take, the easier it gets.</p>
<p><span class="dropcap-no-background">T</span>aking risks will not only lead you to success, but sometimes to failure. In starting your new blog, you’ll not only see success, but at some point, you’ll lose all of that work and have to start over. Be grateful for the failures. In the long run, you’ll learn more from these moments than from your successes. That learning will become foundational to your ability to keep your foot on the gas and quickly get back in your lane.</p>
<p>Breaking into the field of your dreams may seem like a long shot right now. Your blog, SheGeeks.net, is small and you have zero connections into the technology industry. Though you love technology, initially you’ll feel like you don’t belong or deserve a seat at the table because you don’t see many signs of yourself on the road to technology. However, sometimes things are not what they appear to be; but you won’t know that unless you take the risk to find out. Like the saying goes, you’ll never know if you don’t try.</p>
<p>So, start now. When you do, you’ll be surprised by the support, encouragement and opportunities that appear. SheGeeks will become an award-winning tech blog. You’ll become an Influential Woman in Tech, at least according to FastCompany Magazine. You’ll even capture the attention of President Barack Obama. You just have to hop in the driver’s seat and drive. In doing so, you’ll open new doors on your journey and inspire others on theirs.</p>
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<p>One brand that meets these needs is <a href="https://gastonluga.com/us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gaston Luga</a>. They sent me two of their gorgeous backpacks to review. After a month of use, they&#8217;ve become my go to travel and adventure backpacks.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">CLÄSSIC BACKPACK</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10660" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic1.jpg" alt="Gaston Luga Clässic Backpack" width="850" height="566" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic1.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic1-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic1-400x266.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic1-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic1-340x226.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>The <a href="https://gastonluga.com/us/women/women-classic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gaston Luga Clässic</a> is a great everyday and travel backpack. It has a look of adventure, but versatile enough to rock in personal or business casual settings.</p>
<p>It’s made of thick cotton with vegan leather for durability and water resistance. The backpack&#8217;s compartments are secured using strong magnets, a cotton drawstring and leather straps rather than zippers. The drawstring is easy to open, but the strings become uneven after a few uses. A minor annoyance, but it&#8217;s easy to readjust.</p>
<p>Four metallic feet sit at the bottom for protection. However, I wish it were easier to get the backpack to stand on them.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10666" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classic-Inside.jpg" alt="Gaston Luga - Classic Inside" width="850" height="567" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classic-Inside.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classic-Inside-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classic-Inside-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classic-Inside-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classic-Inside-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classic-Inside-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>The inside of the Clässic is divided into two sections with two small pockets along the front of the divider. Both sections can fit a 13-inch or 15-inch laptop with room to spare for a tablet or notebook. However, the front section has a little more holding space. When filled, it&#8217;s difficult to get anything in or out of the two small pockets in the backpack.</p>
<p>Instead of attempting to describe how spacious it is, here’s a picture of what&#8217;s in my Clässic backpack:</p>
<figure id="attachment_10663" style="max-width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-10663 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic-WIMB.jpg" alt="What's In My Bag - Gaston Luga Clässy" width="850" height="566" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic-WIMB.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic-WIMB-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic-WIMB-400x266.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic-WIMB-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classic-WIMB-340x226.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">What&#8217;s In My Clässic Backpack: Small notebook, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Level On Pro wireless headphones, DJI Spark (case and remote controller), Microsoft Surface Book, Canon T2i with 2 lens, power cords and passport (not pictured)</figcaption></figure>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-10668" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classic-Pocket-Small.jpg" alt="Gaston Luga - Clässic Passport Pocket" width="300" height="200" />On the back, between the adjustable shoulder straps, is a little pocket to store a passport, travel tickets or smaller phones like the <a href="http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Pixel 2</a> and Samsung Galaxy S8. There’s also a small front pocket, which I use to store cords, pens and things of that nature.</p>
<p>Despite having thin and unpadded should straps, the Clässic feels comfortable even when it’s full. I also love how much it holds without overwhelming me with too many pockets to lose things in.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">CLÄSSY BACKPACK</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10661" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GLBag-Classy2.jpg" alt="Gaston Luga Clässy Backpack" width="851" height="567" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GLBag-Classy2.jpg 851w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GLBag-Classy2-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GLBag-Classy2-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GLBag-Classy2-850x566.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GLBag-Classy2-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GLBag-Classy2-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px" /></p>
<p>The <a href="https://gastonluga.com/us/women/classy-black-black" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clässy</a> backpack by Gaston Luga is a more compact, elegant and sleeker rendition of the Clässic. It’s a really good backpack for traveling light and looks good in a business meeting.</p>
<p>A vegan leather flap covers the main compartment, which looks nice, but dents and creases too easily. A slightly expandable metal hook closure and magnet secures the flap to the backpack. Instead of cotton, the Clässy uses leather drawstrings to open and close the main compartment. I prefer the leather over the Clässic’s cotton drawstrings because they stay even longer.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10667" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classy-Inside.jpg" alt="Gaston Luga - Classy Inside" width="850" height="567" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classy-Inside.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classy-Inside-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classy-Inside-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classy-Inside-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classy-Inside-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Classy-Inside-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>The interior of the Clässy is the same as the Clässic, but there’s less space to work with. A 13-inch laptop fits in the Clässic with room to spare. However, it&#8217;s a tight fit in the Clässy. I also wish the inside pockets were a little larger. However, light travelers will find more than enough space for their things in the Clässy.</p>
<figure id="attachment_10662" style="max-width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-10662 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classy-WIMB.jpg" alt="What's In My Bag - Gaston Luga Clässic" width="850" height="566" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classy-WIMB.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classy-WIMB-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classy-WIMB-400x266.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classy-WIMB-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GL-Classy-WIMB-340x226.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">What&#8217;s In My Clässy Backpack: Small notebook, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Microsoft Surface Book, Samsung Level On Pro wireless headphones, Canon T2i with 2 lens (in a carrying case not pictured), power cords and passport (also not pictured).</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Clässy also has a small pocket on the back and metallic feet on the bottom, staple features of Gaston Luga’s backpacks.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">BOTTOM LINE</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10664" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Backpacks.jpg" alt="Gaston Luga Backpacks" width="850" height="566" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Backpacks.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Backpacks-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Backpacks-400x266.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Backpacks-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Gaston-Luga-Backpacks-340x226.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>Gaston Luga backpacks are stylish, compact and comfortable. They also come in great color schemes that makes it hard to choose just one. My only qualms with these backpacks are the small inner pockets and the metallic accents, which scuff easily and quickly.</p>
<p>Gaston Luga backpacks ship for free via DHL Express. Also, if you&#8217;re ordering from the US you won’t pay customs taxes or experience long shipping times. I received my free backpacks from Gaston Luga reps within four days, which is great timing for an international shipment.</p>
<p><strong>Using the code “SheGeeks15” takes an additional 20% off your order.</strong> Each purchase includes a free leather address tag (while supplies last). This discount brings the <a href="https://gastonluga.com/us/women/classy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clässy</a> down to $142 (from $209) and the <a href="https://gastonluga.com/us/women/women-classic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Clässic</a> down to $155 (from $229). That&#8217;s a pretty big slash on a steep price tag.</p>
<p>If you need a backpack that can keep up with a mobile lifestyle, <a href="https://gastonluga.com/us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gaston Luga</a> backpacks are worth the investment.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Do you use a backpack? Leave a comment with your favorite backpack and why it works for you!</strong></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>SLEEK DESIGN<br />
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<a href='http://shegeeks.net/futura-x-wireless-charger/futura-x-front-3/'><img width="400" height="247" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Front-2-400x247.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="Futura X Wireless Charger" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Front-2-400x247.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Front-2-300x185.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Front-2-340x210.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Front-2.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/futura-x-wireless-charger/futura-x-light/'><img width="400" height="267" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light-400x267.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium" alt="" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light-340x227.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></a>
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<p>Bezalel sent me their <a href="https://bezalel.co/products/wireless-charger-futura-x-turbo">Futura X</a>, a sleek and compact wireless charger that looks like it came straight out of an Apple catalog.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s paper thin (7mm thick) and square, taking up as much space on my nightstand as my wallet. The top is made of glossy acrylic, and the bottom is covered in aluminum with rubber strips for grip. It comes in black and white color options with the company’s name proudly displayed on top.</p>
<p>A microUSB cable powers the Futura X instead of USB Type-C, which is surprising. You have to use your own wall adapter or your computer for power, but charging times are the same no matter which one you pick.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>NO SETUP AND FAST WIRELESS CHARGING<br />
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10507" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Charging.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="533" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Charging.jpg 800w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Charging-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Charging-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Charging-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Charging-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p>
<p>Setting up the Futura X is simple: plug in the microUSB cable to a power source. Once you do this a sliver of light immediately appears on the front of the pad. It’s subtle and easy to miss, but more noticeable in dim settings. From here, you can place any Qi compatible smartphone on top of the pad to start charging.</p>
<p>For this review, I used a <a href="http://shegeeks.net/samsung-galaxy-note-8-review/">Samsung Galaxy Note 8</a>. Despite the Note 8’s bigger size, I don’t have to fiddle with its placement on the pad. It immediately begins charging no matter where it’s positioned, remains in place despite the Futura X&#8217;s super smooth top, and stays connected when jostled. The Note 8 also didn&#8217;t heat up much after wirelessly charging.</p>
<p>The Futura X gives off 10 watts of power, which is enough to support fast wireless charging on Samsung phones. However, most wireless technologies are slower than their cable counterparts. This applies to WiFi and wireless charging is no different. The Note 8 takes 40 minutes longer to charge using fast wireless charging compared to a cable. That’s a long time if you&#8217;re in a rush. However, it&#8217;s not a problem if you plan to “set and forget” your phone on the charger for a while. You might also experience different charging times depending on your device.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re short on time, plan ahead or keep a cable charger around for quicker top offs.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>BOTTOM LINE</strong></h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10509" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="533" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light.jpg 800w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Futura-X-Light-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p>
<p>If you’re looking for an gorgeous and sleek wireless charger that simply works, the <a href="https://bezalel.co/products/wireless-charger-futura-x-turbo">Futura X</a> is a good wireless charger at reasonable price: $50 (plus shipping and handling). Using the code <strong>&#8220;Corvida20&#8221;</strong>, you can get 20% off until January 31st.</p>
<p>The Futura X is compact enough to consider getting two of them: one for home and another to take with you. It can charge Qi compatible Android phones along with the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X without any additional accessories.</p>
<p>I just wish it could use my phone’s USB Type-C cable to avoid managing multiple cords. The included cable could be a little longer and it would&#8217;ve been nice to get a wall adapter with a $50 purchase. Fortunately, these are only my personal gripes and not deal breakers when considering the <a href="https://bezalel.co/products/wireless-charger-futura-x-turbo">Futura X</a> for your wireless charging needs.</p>
<p>Thank you to Bezalel for providing this neat wireless charger and a nice discount to SheGeeks readers.</p>
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<p>Unlike Apple&#8217;s &#8220;Find My iPhone&#8221; feature, Google&#8217;s app can&#8217;t automatically enable your location if it&#8217;s turned off. Without location information, it&#8217;s nearly impossible to track your phone down, especially as more time passes.</p>
<p>Here are three android apps that offer more features to really help you find your phone and not just erase your data.</p>
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<h2>CERBERUS (<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus">PLAY STORE</a>)</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10613" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Cerberus-App.jpg" alt="Cerberus-App" width="850" height="431" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Cerberus-App.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Cerberus-App-300x152.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Cerberus-App-400x203.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Cerberus-App-340x172.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>I install Cerberus on all of my Android devices because it&#8217;s the swiss army knife of finding phones. You need to install the app on your phone, but you can send it commands via the web dashboard or texts.</p>
<p>When you install Cerberus, you&#8217;re greeted with a lot of options to properly protect your phone and preventing thieves from uninstalling the app. You can block access to the status bar and power menu from the lock screen and initiate a fake shutdown (briefly or indefinitely) if someone tries to turn your phone off without unlocking it first.</p>
<p>In the automatic photo capture section you can adjust the settings for Cerberus to take a picture and send it to your email after a number of failed attempts and more. You can also create your own configuration to trigger a variety of actions based on different events under AutoTask rule configuration. Cerberus can also send alerts if a different SIM card is put into your phone and include the location and SIM card information. Lastly, it protects Android Wear smartwatches and offers many of the options you&#8217;ll find for the phone.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10614" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cerberus-dashboard-800.jpg" alt="" width="800" height="404" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cerberus-dashboard-800.jpg 800w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cerberus-dashboard-800-300x152.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cerberus-dashboard-800-400x202.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cerberus-dashboard-800-340x172.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p>
<p>Once the the app is setup, you can start tracking it and using an extensive list of commands from the web dashboard or via text. It shows you status updates about your phone and displays a huge map (provided by Google Maps) with your phone&#8217;s location, if available.</p>
<p>On the left there&#8217;s a dropdown menu of commands to start tracking your phone along with a host of other features including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Emergency Mode (frequent location updates)</li>
<li>Backup and wipe data</li>
<li>Record audio and video (up to 5 minutes)</li>
<li>Take a picture from any of your phone&#8217;s cameras</li>
<li>Grab a screenshot or screen recording of what&#8217;s happening on your phone</li>
<li>Grab your phone&#8217;s call log and SMS log</li>
<li>Enable or disable Wi-Fi and bluetooth</li>
<li>Start an application or service</li>
</ul>
<p>When you send a command to start tracking your phone, Cerberus can enable the phone&#8217;s GPS even when it&#8217;s not on. As I mentioned in the beginning of this post, Google&#8217;s app doesn&#8217;t do that. This works for rooted and non rooted phones. However, if your phone isn&#8217;t rooted you&#8217;ll need to <a href="https://www.cerberusapp.com/help/en/23">enter an ADB command</a> to enable this feature and it&#8217;s very easy to do.</p>
<p>Cerberus is very stealthy when it takes action, with little to no indication that anything is happening on the phone. This make it harder for thieves to know you&#8217;re tracking your phone and what they&#8217;re doing with it.</p>
<p>Cerberus offers some of the most comprehensive app for finding Android phones, tablets and smartwatches. The interface is nice and simple and everything is easy to use right from the start. When configured correctly, you won&#8217;t have much trouble finding your phone using Cerberus. You can try Cerberus out for free for a few days, but it&#8217;s worth the annual payment of $5 for one device or $14 for three devices.</p>
<h2>PREY (<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prey">PLAY STORE</a>)</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10615" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/prey-dashboard-850.jpg" alt="Prey Dashboard" width="850" height="437" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/prey-dashboard-850.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/prey-dashboard-850-300x154.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/prey-dashboard-850-400x206.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/prey-dashboard-850-340x175.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>Prey doesn&#8217;t have as many features as Cerberus, but it does a little more than Google&#8217;s Find My Device app.</p>
<p>Like Cerberus, Prey is controlled through a browser. You can set your phone to missing and Prey creates up to 20 reports at 10 to 20 minute intervals on free accounts. Upgrading unlocks 100 reports that can be sent as frequently as every 2 minutes.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-10616 alignright" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Prey-Report-700.jpg" alt="Prey Report" width="420" height="700" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Prey-Report-700.jpg 420w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Prey-Report-700-180x300.jpg 180w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Prey-Report-700-240x400.jpg 240w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Prey-Report-700-340x567.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px" /></p>
<p>Prey sends an email notification for every report, but you have to go to Prey&#8217;s site for the details. Reports come with information about your phone like the IP address, model and technical specs. If your GPS is on, Prey will include a Google map screenshot with the location of your phone. Clicking it takes you directly to Google Maps to quickly get directions to your phone. If Wi-Fi is on, reports include surrounding Wi-Fi networks, but don&#8217;t say if you&#8217;re phone is connected to one.</p>
<p>You can also access additional options to hide the Prey from the app drawer and disable the power menu. However, if anyone continues to hold down the power button your phone will still shutdown. There&#8217;s no way around that. With an upgraded account you can wipe your phone&#8217;s data and retrieve files. Data wiping is available even in free apps, but having a data retrieval feature is rare and a lifesaver.</p>
<p>Free accounts can add up to three devices and create a &#8220;control zone&#8221;. If your phone enters or leaves a &#8220;control zone&#8221; you&#8217;ll receive a notification. Upgrading to a plan lets you add more devices and control zones.</p>
<h2>CROOKCATCHER (<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.harteg.crookcatcher">PLAY STORE</a>)</h2>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-10619" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CrookCatcher-600.jpg" alt="CrookCatcher" width="298" height="600" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CrookCatcher-600.jpg 298w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CrookCatcher-600-149x300.jpg 149w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/CrookCatcher-600-199x400.jpg 199w" sizes="(max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px" /></p>
<p>CrookCatcher is more of a preventative app compared to the others on this list. It&#8217;s also straightforward and doesn&#8217;t require a website. When a set number of unlock attempts are made CrookCatcher emails you a picture from the front camera and the phone&#8217;s location if GPS is enabled. This information is also kept under a separate tab in the app.</p>
<p>You can set location accuracy (10m-10000m) and how long the app waits before grabbing your location for more accurate results.</p>
<p>Their are a few downsides to CrookCatcher. To start, email notifications only work with Gmail accounts. It also sends a notification to your phone whenever it does something, which isn&#8217;t ideal. Be sure to disable those notifications or upgrade to the premium version to ditch the notifications and the ads.</p>
<h2>HAVE YOU LOST YOUR PHONE?</h2>
<p>In order for these apps to work, you have to install them BEFORE you lose your phone. If you don&#8217;t, you&#8217;re stuck with what Google gives you, which isn&#8217;t much. Have you tried any of these apps or others? Let me know what your experience has been like or share a recommendation in the comments below!</p>
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<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/216795627/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 216795627" title="Story 216795627"> <div class="tkss-post-share icons "><h6>SHARE</h6><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/" title="Share on Facebook" target="_blank"><span>Facebook</span><i class="icon-facebook"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=Check%20out%20this%20article:%20Pixel 2 Review: Better Than The Rest%20-%20http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/" title="Share on Twitter" target="_blank"><span>Twitter</span><i class="icon-twitter"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://plus.google.com/share?url=http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/" title="Share on Google" target="_blank"><span>Google</span><i class="icon-google"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="mailto:?Subject=Pixel 2 Review: Better Than The Rest&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/" title="Share on Mail" target="_blank"><span>Mail</span><i class="icon-mail"></i></a></div></div><p>The <a href="http://shegeeks.net/google-pixel-review-almost-pixel-perfect/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first Pixel</a> was one of the best Android phones of 2017 with one of the best smartphone cameras to boot. Its biggest disappointment was in its design. It looked like a lazy copy of the iPhone made of metal instead of glass. The Pixel 2 looks to repeat most of these successes and failures, which begs the question: is it worth the upgrade?<br />
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<div class="tksc-alert-box tksc-alert-info"> *A special thanks to Verizon Wireless for providing the Pixel 2 featured in this review.*<i class="close-infobox"></i></div></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">PIXEL 2 // DESIGN</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-10528 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Front.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - Front" width="850" height="567" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Front.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Front-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Front-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Front-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Front-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Front-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>The Pixel 2 doesn’t veer far from the OG Pixel’s design. They’re about the same width, but the Pixel 2 is a hair taller. They have the same 5-inch AMOLED screen, thick bezels and front-facing camera.</p>
<p>The Pixel 2 is also made of metal, but covered in what Google calls a “hybrid coating”, which feels like plastic. Under the <a href="https://store.google.com/product/pixel_2_specs">Pixel 2’s specs</a> in the Google Store, it warns that colors from your jeans or leather can rub off on this coating. Where they do that at, Google? </p>
<p>The power button and volume rocker are also made of plastic and feel stiffer than the metal buttons on the OG Pixel.</p>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/pixel-2-back/'><img width="850" height="567" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Back.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Pixel 2 - Back" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Back.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Back-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Back-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Back-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Back-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Back-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></a>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/pixel-2-side/'><img width="567" height="850" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Side.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="Pixel 2 - Side" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Side.jpg 567w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Side-200x300.jpg 200w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Side-267x400.jpg 267w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Side-340x510.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px" /></a>
<p>So far, this may sound like the OG Pixel with a weird paint job and more plastic, but there are others differences. Though their screens are the same, the Pixel 2’s screen looks warmer and colors are less saturated. It’s also protected by Gorilla Glass 5.</p>
<p>The infamous glass panel on the back is smaller. The fingerprint scanner feels faster and no longer sits inside of the glass panel. The rear camera lens is slightly bigger and the Laser Detect Autofocus (LDAF) sensors now sit under the dual-LED flash.</p>
<p>The Pixel 2 is rated IP67 water and dust resistant up to 3ft and 30 mins. It has two decent metal speakers on the front, but no headphone jack. I give Google credit for including one USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter in the packaging, but you&#8217;ll need more adapters and money to live a #noheadphonejack life full-time.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">PIXEL 2 // PERFORMANCE</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10584" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Performance.jpg" alt="" width="850" height="540" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Performance.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Performance-300x191.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Performance-400x254.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Performance-340x216.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 processor and 4GB of RAM, the Pixel 2 is responsive and smooth whether gaming, creating documents or editing pictures for Instagram. The starting storage option has been bumped up from 32GB to 64GB, but you can double that to 128GB for $100 extra.</p>
<p>It supports Bluetooth 5.0, which means you can use other Bluetooth 5.0 devices at a greater distance and experience faster data transfer speeds. I’ve also noticed better in cellular reception using the Pixel 2. I don’t get any reception using the OG Pixel inside of a nearby gas station, but the Pixel 2 does just fine keeping calls connected.</p>
<p>The Pixel 2’s battery is slightly smaller at 2700mAh versus the OG Pixel’s 2770mAh. Despite this, the Pixel 2 charges just as quickly and can be ready to go within an hour. It doesn’t take much to drain the battery, but I can can squeeze 4-5 hours of screen on time within 10-12 hours. Since the Pixel 2 doesn’t support wireless charging, you’ll want to keep a charger around to top it off.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">PIXEL 2 // SOFTWARE</h2>
<figure id="attachment_10529" style="max-width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-10529 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Homescreen.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 Homescreen" width="850" height="566" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Homescreen.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Homescreen-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Homescreen-400x266.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Homescreen-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Homescreen-340x226.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Android Oreo 8.0 (supports 8.1 update)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Pixel 2 is the first, but not the only, phone that runs Android 8.0 (Oreo) out of the box. It also supports the latest update: Android 8.1. You can read my full rundown of the <a href="http://shegeeks.net/android-oreo-review/">Oreo update here</a>, but expect notification updates and features like picture-in-picture (PIP) mode, autofill and redesigned emojis.</p>
<p>Google’s phones are not known for being feature packed, but the Pixel 2 comes with a few small surprises. For starters, it&#8217;s guaranteed to enjoy three years of Android software updates. No other Android phone can make this claim.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-10539" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Now-Playing-2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Now-Playing-2-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Now-Playing-2-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Now-Playing-2-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Now-Playing-2-340x227.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Now-Playing-2.jpg 489w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />Now playing is new feature that shows the artist and title of songs playing around you on the Always-on display and in the notification shade. It’s a nice surprise to look down and see the name of the song playing in a car or Netflix movie. Best of all, this feature doesn&#8217;t require an internet connection or Google account. And if you want to keep a history of the songs Now Playing identifies, there are <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tgprojects.xyz.nowplayinginfo">several</a> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ivianuu.nowplayinghistory">apps for that</a>.</p>
<p>There&#8217;s also Active Edge, a featured borrowed from the HTC U11. It lets you squeeze the sides of the Pixel 2 to open Google Assistant or silence incoming calls. The squeeze sensitivity can be adjusted, but you can’t change which app it opens. Of course, <a href="https://www.xda-developers.com/remap-active-edge-squeeze-google-pixel-2/">there’s an app</a> to fix that too.</p>
<p>There are also smaller software updates like a redesigned power menu and At a Glance homescreen widget shows your next calendar appointment, the current date and weather “at a glance”. Otherwise, Google continues to keep it simple with the Pixel 2&#8217;s software.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">PIXEL 2 // CAMERA</h2>
<figure id="attachment_10525" style="max-width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-10525 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Camera.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - Rear Camera" width="850" height="566" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Camera.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Camera-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Camera-400x266.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Camera-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Camera-340x226.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Rear Camera: 12.2 MP (f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF), OIS, dual-LED flash, 4K Video Recording @ 30 FPS Front Camera: 8 MP (f/2.4), 1080p Video Recording</figcaption></figure>
<p>The OG Pixel had the best pair of cameras on any smartphone last year and the Pixel 2 keeps its crown. The rear camera boasts a slightly bigger aperture to take in more light and adds optical image stabilization (OIS) for less shaky pictures and videos. You also won’t find any lens flare issues like those that popped up in the OG Pixel’s camera.</p>
<h3>Rear Camera</h3>
<p>The Pixel 2’s rear camera captures amazing levels of detail thanks to Google’s HDR+ processing technology. Google Research shares a little more about how HDR+ works <a href="https://research.googleblog.com/2014/10/hdr-low-light-and-high-dynamic-range.html">in this blog post</a>. To break it down, when HDR+ is on, the camera rapidly takes multiple pictures at short exposure times, combines and analyzes them to produce the gorgeous images just below.</p>
<p>Thanks to the <a href="https://blog.google./products/pixel/pixel-visual-core-image-processing-and-machine-learning-pixel-2/">Pixel Visual Core</a> co-processing chip on the Pixel 2, you’ll enjoy faster, more efficient HDR+ processing and soon be able to take advantage of HDR+ in other photo apps. There’s even a new HDR+ enhanced mode that’s slightly better at capturing dynamic scenes. However, it takes longer to snap and process pictures.</p>
<p><center><a title="Pixel 2 - Daytime, Contrasting Scene" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/24654356957/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4601/24654356957_77b88ea02b.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - Daytime, Contrasting Scene" width="375" height="500" /></a> <a title="Pixel 2 - Outdoors, Daytime" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/27750507459/in/album-72157662329964987/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4737/27750507459_80bfb755e1.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - Outdoors, Daytime" width="375" height="500" /></a></center></p>
<p>In the first photo above, you can see both the darker shadows within the tunnel and the brighter sky at the end. Most phone cameras will choose between exposing for the sky or the shadows. The Pixel 2 is the real MVP for capturing both. In the second photo, the Pixel 2 does a great job on exposing for the snow, the snowman and the building behind it. I wish the head of the snowman were a little brighter, but the Pixel 2 captures an impressive level of detail in the twigs and lights wrapped that make up the skeleton of the snowman.</p>
<p><center><a title="Pixel 2 - Indoor Shot" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/38626369325/in/album-72157662329964987/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4680/38626369325_f5d2b69c35.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - Indoor Shot" width="375" height="500" /></a> <a title="Pixel 2 - Night Shot" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/39522317521/in/album-72157662329964987/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4733/39522317521_bfe9b2c383.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - Night Shot" width="375" height="500" /></a></center></p>
<p>These shrimp tacos tasted just as good as the camera makes them look, which is delicious! Despite the low lighting in this restaurant, the food is well exposed, noise levels are low, you can see plenty of detail in the ingredients and there’s a nice bokeh effect on the plates in the background and low noise levels. #noportraitmode</p>
<p>The camera really shows off its ability to keep noise levels low in the night shot. It’s not as sharp as the previous pictures, but captures the different ranges of light and shadows beautifully.</p>
<p>Both Pixel’s ability to capture this type of range and detail is the number one reason I think it&#8217;s the best camera you&#8217;ll find on any phone. However, the one area the OG Pixel outshines the new Pixel 2 is color accuracy.</p>
<p><center><a title="Pixel 2 - Color Accuracy Shot" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/27749682699/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4643/27749682699_0721cc907e.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - Color Accuracy Shot" width="375" height="500" /></a> <a title="OG Pixel - Color Accuracy Shot" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/25654807098/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4634/25654807098_c636436708.jpg" alt="OG Pixel - Color Accuracy Shot" width="375" height="500" /></a></center></p>
<p>There&#8217;s a big difference in the colors in these pictures. The picture from the Pixel 2 (left) has a brighter yellow and green tint, while the OG Pixel&#8217;s picture (right) skews towards a red and purple tint. However, the coloring in the tree and little elf are most accurately represented in the OG Pixel&#8217;s shot.</p>
<h3>Front Camera</h3>
<p>The Pixel 2&#8217;s selfie game is still as strong as ever. The front-facing camera is hands down the best you’ll find on smartphone. I usually don’t do post selfies in my reviews because they suck. Why make yourself look bad? However, just to be clear on the Pixel 2’s selfie game:</p>
<p><center><a title="Pixel 2 - Selfie" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/27750564849/in/album-72157662329964987/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4597/27750564849_ce75b57165.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - Selfie" width="375" height="500" /></a></center></p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">PIXEL 2 // CAMERA FEATURES</h2>
<h3>Motion Photos, Google Lens and AR Stickers</h3>
<p>The Pixel 2’s camera app is very simple and easy to use. It’s not feature packed like other phones, but does come with a few new tricks.</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-10578" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-AR-Stickers.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - AR Stickers" width="360" height="289" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-AR-Stickers.jpg 360w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-AR-Stickers-300x241.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-AR-Stickers-340x273.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px" /> To start, it can capture motion photos, which are short 2-3 second videos of everything that happens just before you take a picture. You can also add dozens of interactive 3D virtual stickers (misleadingly named AR stickers) to pictures and videos.</p>
<p>The Pixel 2’s version of Google Photos also has built-in Google Lens built in. When viewing a picture in the app, tapping the new lens icon will bring up additional information about your picture. It works well on pictures with text, books and even landmarks. You can even use it to copy URLs and contact information from business cards. Just don’t expect it to tell you the exact name and of a coat someone is wearing. You can</p>
<p>You can also backup your pictures to Google Photos at full resolution for free until 2020.</p>
<h3>Portrait Mode</h3>
<p>Portrait mode is the most important new camera feature on the Pixel 2. Using one camera, the Pixel 2 delivers portrait mode pictures that rival its dual lens competitors. It’s a drastic improvement over the OG Pixel&#8217;s Lens Blur feature, but missing settings found on rival phones. If you’re curious, Google has a great blog post detailing <a href="https://blog.google./products/pixel/focus-portrait-mode-behind-scenes-pixel-2s-camera-features/">how portrait mode works</a> on the Pixel 2.</p>
<p><center><a title="Pixel 2 - Portrait Mode" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/38626947955/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4638/38626947955_dd61e64773.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - Portrait Mode" width="375" height="500" /></a> <a title="Pixel 2 - Portrait Mode" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/38814152554/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4725/38814152554_c75b2fe2ee.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - Portrait Mode" width="375" height="500" /></a></center></p>
<p>The Pixel 2’s portrait mode looks great, but can be too strong sometimes. Often, I prefer the natural blur in regular pictures and only use portrait mode when I want a stronger effect.</p>
<p>It doesn’t show a real-time preview of the blurred background before taking a picture and you can’t adjust it afterwards. It also automatically saves a copy of both the portrait and non-portrait mode picture, similar to dual capture on the <a href="http://shegeeks.net/samsung-galaxy-note-8-review/">Note 8</a>.</p>
<p>My only gripe with the Pixel 2&#8217;s portrait mode is the way it organizes these pictures.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10569" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Portrait-Mode-Gallery-Comparison.jpg" alt="Portrait Mode - Gallery Comparison" width="605" height="600" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Portrait-Mode-Gallery-Comparison.jpg 605w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Portrait-Mode-Gallery-Comparison-300x298.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Portrait-Mode-Gallery-Comparison-400x397.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Portrait-Mode-Gallery-Comparison-340x337.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px" /></p>
<p>By default, the Pixel 2 <a href="https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/phone-by-google/LyB4OLy528o">creates a folder for each portrait mode picture</a>. Google Photos is the only app that shows them the way you’d expect to see them in the camera folder. Third party aps show a ton of folders with two pictures inside: the portrait mode and regular pictures. There’s no way to change or disable this setting.</p>
<p>The Pixel 2 relies a lot more heavily on integration with Google Photos than the OG Pixel. In fact, you can only access your pictures directly from Google Camera camera using Google Photos. You can&#8217;t <a href="https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!msg/phone-by-google/CEJF-znQWSQ/kLqgnf40FAAJ">use a third party app</a> anymore and disabling Google Photos prevents you from seeing your pictures within the Camera app.</p>
<p>For a seamless photo experience on the Pixel 2, you&#8217;re forced to use Google Photos or create your own workarounds.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">PIXEL 2 // BOTTOM LINE</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-10523 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Box.jpg" alt="Pixel 2 - Box" width="850" height="567" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Box.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Box-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Box-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Box-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Box-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Pixel-2-Box-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /><br />
As someone who used the <a href="http://shegeeks.net/google-pixel-review-almost-pixel-perfect/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OG Pixel</a> as their main phone for most of 2017, the Pixel 2 hasn&#8217;t been the upgrade I thought it would be.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s a great phone, but I&#8217;m not a fan of its redesign. The metal on the OG Pixel feels better than the plastic “hybrid coating” on the Pixel 2. I miss having a headphone jack. I also prefer the OG Pixel’s pictures over the Pixel’s 2. Both can upload unlimited photos at full resolution to Google Photos for free, but this offer expires in 2020 for the Pixel 2. This lasts a lifetime for the OG Pixel.</p>
<p>Overall, the Pixel 2 feels more like an incremental update to the OG Pixel. So if you have an OG Pixel, stick with it and wait for the Pixel 3. For everyone else, the Pixel 2 is an upgrade. It’s cheaper than the competition at $600 and has one of the best phone cameras you can buy. It&#8217;s a pretty good phone too! You can purchase the Pixel 2 now from <a href="https://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/google-pixel-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Verizon Wireles</a>s or the <a href="https://store.google.com/product/pixel_2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google Store</a> if you&#8217;re on different carrier.</p>
<p>Will you make the jump to the Pixel 2? Share your thoughts on the Pixel 2 below in the comments!</p>
<div class="tkss-post-share icons "><h6>SHARE</h6><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/" title="Share on Facebook" target="_blank"><span>Facebook</span><i class="icon-facebook"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=Check%20out%20this%20article:%20Pixel 2 Review: Better Than The Rest%20-%20http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/" title="Share on Twitter" target="_blank"><span>Twitter</span><i class="icon-twitter"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://plus.google.com/share?url=http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/" title="Share on Google" target="_blank"><span>Google</span><i class="icon-google"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="mailto:?Subject=Pixel 2 Review: Better Than The Rest&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/" title="Share on Mail" target="_blank"><span>Mail</span><i class="icon-mail"></i></a></div></div><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net/pixel-2-review/">Pixel 2 Review: Better Than The Rest</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net">SheGeeks</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Corvida/~4/A-qNicSb6nM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Sat, 06 Jan 2018 02:31:29 GMThttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLO2gNLn0bZ2Jeu0AOofMb_gzmaWIVnsuwk1fOlAffbX50zpGSAvmDJuuIyVuwq_l-Qhttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLO2gNLn0bZ2Jeu0AOofMb_gzmaWIVnsuwk1fOlAffbX50zpGSAvmDJuuIyVuwq_l-QHair Nah Is A Game That Delivers An Important PSA: Don’t Touch Black Women’s Hairhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Corvida/~3/YdEhRXpZvqY/fm-EVF7GSLO2gNLn0bZ2JSJuACL7KyyKzmaWIVnsuwk9HZ8P85En-LrCfqG1L_Lzw1bpxGXeVY7SJORCGeCWgyYw0xeBoOKekSdPdEyLyKQPggKHg6Q_gw
<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/216795628/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 216795628" title="Story 216795628"> <p>If Solange&#8217;s 2016 hit song &#8220;Don&#8217;t Touch My Hair&#8221; had a game spinoff, Hair Nah would be result. Designed by Momo Pixel, a Wieden+Kennedy art director and badass black woman, Hair Nah isn&#8217;t just a game, and its message goes deeper than hair.</p>
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<p>Momo uses gaming as a medium and black women&#8217;s hair as an example of a larger, offensive, and exhaustive experience that women, particularly black women, face on the regular: constantly protecting your body and space. Best of all, Hair Nah gets the point across with just as much attitude and fun as Solange&#8217;s song.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">So I made a game cause I got tired of women putting their hands in my hair. ? <a href="https://t.co/q0M3i4Pwoh">https://t.co/q0M3i4Pwoh</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/donttouchmyhair?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#donttouchmyhair</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/hairnah?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#hairnah</a> <a href="https://t.co/9wsvIHbEMe">pic.twitter.com/9wsvIHbEMe</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Momo Pixel (@MomoUhOh) <a href="https://twitter.com/MomoUhOh/status/930921327032074240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2017</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>Hair Nah is &#8220;a travel game about a black woman, Aeva, who is tired of people touching her hair,&#8221; a tiredness further emphasized when you hit the start button and her hand swats another hand coming at her head. The game can be played in any browser, though I don&#8217;t recommend using Firefox due to slower graphic rendering.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">A LESSON ON REPRESENTATION IN GAMING</h2>
<figure id="attachment_10481" style="max-width: 650px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-10481 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Mission1jpg.jpg" alt="Hair Nah Mission" width="650" height="307" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Mission1jpg.jpg 650w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Mission1jpg-300x142.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Mission1jpg-400x189.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Mission1jpg-340x161.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Your Mission: &#8220;Aeva loves to travel, but is hesitant because people often invade her personal space by touching her hair without permission. So help Aeva catch her flight and protect her hair by swatting the reaching hands.&#8221;</figcaption></figure>
<p>Before you begin, you have to give Aeva a look using various skins tones and hairstyles that you might find on your regular schmegular black woman. The tones and hairstyles Hair Nah delivers is giving the gaming industry a serious lesson on how to represent for black women in an 8-bit, retro design. Talk about doing the most with the least.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10482" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Hair-Nah-Customizations.jpg" alt="Hair Nah Customizations" width="800" height="323" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Hair-Nah-Customizations.jpg 800w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Hair-Nah-Customizations-300x121.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Hair-Nah-Customizations-400x162.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Hair-Nah-Customizations-340x137.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p>
<p>After creating Aeva&#8217;s look, you can choose one of three travel destinations: Osaka, Havana, or Santa Monica Pier.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">GETTING AEVA TO HER DESTINATION</h2>
<p>To play Hair Nah, simply tap the screen, or use the left and right arrow keys on a keyboard, to swat away the hands coming for your (Aeva&#8217;s) hair. As you swat, the Nah! Meter fills up , but goes down if you miss a hand or swat too much. Your mission is to fill that meter up before time runs out to advance and ultimately arrive at your destination.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-10484 aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Gameplay.jpg" alt="Hair Nah Gameplay" width="700" height="370" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Gameplay.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Gameplay-300x159.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Gameplay-400x211.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Gameplay-340x180.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>Along the way, you&#8217;ll encounter unwelcome hands with increasing frequency and speed. Those hands will also come with rude requests to touch your (Aeva&#8217;s) hair and comments about how&#8221;fluffy&#8221; your (Aeva&#8217;s) hair is.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">HAIR NAH IS MORE THAN A GAME</h2>
<figure id="attachment_10485" style="max-width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-10485" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Message.jpg" alt="HairNah Message" width="700" height="398" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Message.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Message-300x171.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Message-400x227.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/HairNah-Message-340x193.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Message!</figcaption></figure>
<p>There is lot of art imitating life in Hair Nah. I noticed that the more public the space you&#8217;re (Aeva&#8217;s) in, the more hands you (Aeva) have to swat away. In an <a href="https://i-d.vice.com/en_us/article/7x4a8x/hair-nah-is-the-video-game-version-of-dont-touch-my-hair">interview with Vice i-D</a>, Momo says this was intentionally done to give players a sense of anxiety.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;I want players who have never had their hair touched — or who touch others’ hair — to understand how much it’s an invasion of personal space. How disrespectful, entitled, rude, and selfish of an act reaching into a stranger’s head of hair is. I really wanted that to come across and for people to see how this can cause anxiety. When hands come in too fast and you can’t stop them. How overwhelming and defeating it can be when you can’t protect your space. To show that all you’re doing is trying to live your life, go on a trip, but here are all these (mainly white women) who think it’s okay to go reaching into your hair.</p>
<p>But for players who have had their hair touched, and for black women in particular, I wanted them to play this game and get their life! I wanted them to finally have a way to tell white women: “No. My Space. My Body. My Hair. Respect me.” Because when this happens in real life, it’s not funny. So I wanted to give them some joy and let them know, “Hey, I got you.”&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Initially, playing Hair Nah had me amped to slap a few hands in real life. However, I would slowly start reflecting on all the times I didn&#8217;t take action, but wished I could&#8217;ve. When those thoughts crept in, I took a break and listened to Bordeline (An Ode to Self Care) by Solange. Self-care is important when dealing with topics like this.</p>
<p>Still, Hair Nah is a creative way of getting the point across to those who don&#8217;t fully understand this experience. It also serves as a much needed reminder that black women have the power to protect their space.</p>
<p>Thank you Momo Pixel for giving us Hair Nah!</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net/hair-nah-game-dont-touch-black-women-hair/">Hair Nah Is A Game That Delivers An Important PSA: Don&#8217;t Touch Black Women&#8217;s Hair</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net">SheGeeks</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Corvida/~4/YdEhRXpZvqY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 19 Dec 2017 06:48:24 GMThttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLO2gNLn0bZ2JSJuACL7KyyKzmaWIVnsuwk9HZ8P85En-LrCfqG1L_Lzw1bpxGXeVY7SJORCGeCWgyYw0xeBoOKekSdPdEyLyKQPggKHg6Q_gwhttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLO2gNLn0bZ2JSJuACL7KyyKzmaWIVnsuwk9HZ8P85En-LrCfqG1L_Lzw1bpxGXeVY7SJORCGeCWgyYw0xeBoOKekSdPdEyLyKQPggKHg6Q_gwDictation On The Go With Philips SpeechLivehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Corvida/~3/SUpPjf3ycBU/fm-EVF7GSLPZkrBnltHXtkaJGZceC_q5zmaWIVnsuwnd5lQaqOQd5fvHGhaKBkMD15w6DmSZPeZPGJdOBZ3IJ8xjDm8zczXRU9_wkAfX9Be_Sdkkebhn8A
<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/187602507/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 187602507" title="Story 187602507"> <p>The last few blog posts on SheGeeks were created with the help of Philips&#8217; <a href="https://www.dictation.philips.com/us/products/mobile-dictation/voice-recorder-app-lfh7400/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">voice recorder app</a> and <a href="http://speechlive.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SpeechLive</a> cloud service. When Philips approached me about using these tools, I was interested in whether they could speed up my writing process and help me cover one of the biggest phone launches of the year, the Note 8. My experience of using the voice recorder for dictations and transcription results from SpeechLive were pleasantly surprising.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">App Design</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10127" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SpeechLiveUI.jpg" alt="Philips Voice Recorder App" width="906" height="625" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SpeechLiveUI.jpg 906w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SpeechLiveUI-300x207.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SpeechLiveUI-400x276.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SpeechLiveUI-700x483.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SpeechLiveUI-340x235.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px" /></p>
<p>During the Note 8 press conference, I used the Philips voice recorder app for Android to capture quotes as Samsung reps revealed the Note 8. The app’s design is dead simple and intuitive to use.</p>
<p>It’s broken up into three tabs: Dictate, Recordings, and Settings. The Dictate tab puts every recording and editing feature at your fingertips. The Recordings tab shows a list of your dictations and their status. The Settings tab lets you set when dictations are purged, change sending preferences, and customize workflow labels.</p>
<p>The app&#8217;s design feels conventional and barebones, but packs a lot of power under its simple appearance. Everything is only a tap or two away, including customizable action shortcuts at the bottom of the Dictate tab.</p>
<p>Capturing quotes on from my phone using the app was also easy. I started a new recording from the app, then moved on to take pictures and live tweet the event. Occasionally, I would jump back into the app to pause or resume recording.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Dictate Your Heart Out</h2>
<figure id="attachment_10128" style="width: 680px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-10128" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/VoiceRecorderEditing.jpg" alt="Voice Recorder Features" width="680" height="620" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/VoiceRecorderEditing.jpg 680w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/VoiceRecorderEditing-300x274.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/VoiceRecorderEditing-400x365.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/VoiceRecorderEditing-340x310.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Voice Recorder Editing Features</figcaption></figure>
<p>After the press conference, I went to the library to dictate a rough draft of my article. I was surprised by how many editing features the app provided. From the Dictate tab, I could overwrite, cut and append to the same recording until I was satisfied. I only wish I could’ve worked with a more detailed view of the recording for greater editing precision.</p>
<p>Still, I had a rough draft ready to be transcribed within 30 minutes (10 minutes recording, 20 minutes editing).</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">SpeechLive Cloud Results</h2>
<figure id="attachment_10133" style="width: 200px" class="wp-caption alignright"><img class="size-full wp-image-10133" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/SendOptions.jpg" alt="Transcription Options" width="200" height="228" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Transcription Options</figcaption></figure>
<p>There are three ways to transcribe dictations through SpeechLive: a professional transcription service, speech recognition, and using your own transcriptionist or typing it up yourself.</p>
<p>I used SpeechLive’s professional transcription service to transcribe the dictation of the quotes from Samsung reps and the software-based speech recognition service to transcribe my dictation covering the launch. I conveniently received each transcription via email and within the app, attached to their respective dictation.</p>
<p>SpeechLive’s professional transcription service was 100% accurate. To my surprise, the transcriptionist managed to catch each speaker’s name in the dictation and labelled their sections accordingly. I only wish I would’ve marked this dictation’s priority as high to take advantage of SpeechLive’s 5-hour turnaround time instead of the standard 24 hours.</p>
<p>SpeechLive’s speech recognition service returned a transcription for my 5-minute dictation within 30 minutes. Minor mistakes were made throughout the transcription, but it still provided a solid starting point to edit and tweak the rest of my coverage.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">Conclusion</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-10136" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PhilipsSpeechLiveFeatured-700x377.jpg" alt="Philips Voice Recorder App" width="700" height="377" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PhilipsSpeechLiveFeatured-700x377.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PhilipsSpeechLiveFeatured-300x162.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PhilipsSpeechLiveFeatured-400x216.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PhilipsSpeechLiveFeatured-340x183.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/PhilipsSpeechLiveFeatured.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>Overall, the voice recorder app in combination with SpeechLive cloud services is a great dictation tool. It has all the essentials for dictation and no bloat. My productivity during the press conference was greatly increased and I went from rough draft to <a href="http://shegeeks.net/samsung-note-8-officially-announced/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">full article</a> with two days. The immediate access to dictations and transcriptions within the app and on the SpeechLive website ensured I always had the information I needed no matter where I was.</p>
<p>What more can a writer ask for?</p>
<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net/dictation-transcription-philips-speechlive/">Dictation On The Go With Philips SpeechLive</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net">SheGeeks</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Corvida/~4/SUpPjf3ycBU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Tue, 24 Oct 2017 18:28:26 GMThttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLPZkrBnltHXtkaJGZceC_q5zmaWIVnsuwnd5lQaqOQd5fvHGhaKBkMD15w6DmSZPeZPGJdOBZ3IJ8xjDm8zczXRU9_wkAfX9Be_Sdkkebhn8Ahttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLPZkrBnltHXtkaJGZceC_q5zmaWIVnsuwnd5lQaqOQd5fvHGhaKBkMD15w6DmSZPeZPGJdOBZ3IJ8xjDm8zczXRU9_wkAfX9Be_Sdkkebhn8AAndroid Instant Apps Explainedhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Corvida/~3/bpNxzepMR5A/fm-EVF7GSLPZkrBnltHXtlkLF40bCn02zmaWIVnsuwkhHLvQQvVnHmdcgu0YRGwsdfw-8NFvZA2wo1daM2p1WOXUBKka69xR
<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/187602508/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 187602508" title="Story 187602508"> <p>In the near future, Android users may be able to use apps without installing them thanks to Android Instant Apps. Here’s a rundown of what Instant Apps are and what they mean for you.<br />
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">What Are Android Instant Apps?</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10112" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-12.jpg" alt="Instant Apps" width="750" height="500" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-12.jpg 750w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-12-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-12-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-12-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-12-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-12-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></p>
<p>If a web app and a mobile app had a baby, it would be an Instant App. They&#8217;re small and load quickly like mobile sites, but offer the performance and power of an app. </p>
<p>Instant Apps are not full apps. They&#8217;re pieces of an app that you can use on the fly. With the tap of a link, the part of the app related to what you want to do quickly appears. No installation is necessary and restarting your phone removes all traces of the Instant App.</p>
<p>They load quickly thanks to their small size, a <a href="https://developer.android.com/topic/instant-apps/faqs.html#apk-size">4MB limit</a> imposed by Google. To put that into perspective, Buzzfeed&#8217;s Instant App is five times smaller than its real app. The catch is that you only get access to Buzzfeed&#8217;s &#8220;Tasty&#8221; food channel.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">How To Enable Instant Apps</h2>
<p>Enabling Instant Apps on a supported phone is simple.</p>
<p>In your phone&#8217;s settings menu tap the Google category. Under the Services category select Instant Apps. Tap your Google account or the toggle in the top right to enable and you&#8217;re all set!</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Why Do Instant Apps Matter?</strong></h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10113" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-13.jpg" alt="Instant Apps" width="750" height="500" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-13.jpg 750w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-13-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-13-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-13-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-13-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Instant-Apps-13-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></p>
<p>Whether you need the full app experience or not likely depends on your usage across different apps.</p>
<p>I think Instant Apps complement rather than compete with real apps. They could easily become the new way to “try before you buy” in the Google Play Store. They’re also compatible with phones running Android Jellybean and up. In the long run, they could save Androids users a lot of time and storage space, while providing a way for developers to gain new customers.</p>
<p>On the downside, Instant Apps are only <em>slightly</em> better than forcing app downloads for one-off interactions like viewing photos on Yelp or Pinterest. Most are so basic that it makes more sense to grab the full app or move on. Also, the current <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_3002d0f_instantapps_featuredapps?e=-EnableAppDetailsPageRedesign">collection of Instant Apps</a> is small AF. I would love to see Amazon, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest added to the list.</p>
<p>It’s up to developers to make as much of their apps available as possible but that may not always be in the best interest of business. Let’s just hope they don’t turn into uselessly “lite” versions of real apps.</p>
<p>Instant App links are rolling out via the Google Play Store on Android. Don&#8217;t be surprised if they&#8217;re available via Chrome in the near future too.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>What apps do you hope will get an Instant App treatment?</strong></p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">LG V30 // Design</h2>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-10027 aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Design.jpg" alt="LG V30 Front" width="1080" height="675" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Design.jpg 1080w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Design-300x188.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Design-400x250.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Design-700x438.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Design-340x213.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></p>
<p>What has a big screen, thin bezels, rounded corners, and is IP68 water and dust resistant? Most of this year’s flagship phones. The LG V30 is one of those phones. It looks nothing like its metal and modular predecessors and more like every other flagship phone released this year.</p>
<p>The front of the V30 is dominated by a curved 6-inch screen wrapped in Gorilla Glass 5. On the back are a pair of dual cameras, fingerprint sensor that doubles as a power button and more Gorilla Glass 5. It&#8217;s a variation of the same setup on other flagship phones. However, the V30 sets itself apart from the crowd by including a headphone jack and microSD card slot, two features you may not find on other flagship phones.</p>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/lg-v30-review/lg-v30-top/'><img width="300" height="214" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Top-300x214.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="LG V30 Top" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Top-300x214.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Top-400x286.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Top-700x500.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Top-340x243.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Top.jpg 850w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/lg-v30-review/lgv30side1/'><img width="300" height="214" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side1-300x214.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="LG V30 Side 1" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side1-300x214.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side1-400x286.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side1-700x500.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side1-340x243.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side1.jpg 850w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/lg-v30-review/lgv30side2/'><img width="300" height="214" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side2-300x214.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="LG V30 Side 2" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side2-300x214.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side2-400x286.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side2-700x500.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side2-340x243.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LGV30Side2.jpg 850w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>
<a href='http://shegeeks.net/lg-v30-review/lg-v30-bottom/'><img width="300" height="214" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Bottom-300x214.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail" alt="LG V30 Bottom" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Bottom-300x214.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Bottom-400x286.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Bottom-700x500.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Bottom-340x243.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Bottom.jpg 850w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>
<p>The V30 is sleeker, lighter and a little wider than a Galaxy S8 Plus. The extra width makes it feel more like a phablet that&#8217;s comfortable in one hand, but requires two hands to navigate.</p>
<p>Despite its good looks, the V30&#8217;s design feels like a well done imitation of its competition, especially the Galaxy S8s. It&#8217;s limited color options also don&#8217;t help: Cloud Silver (pictured above) and Moroccan Blue. Some may welcome these changes, but I have to call it like I see it.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">LG V30 // Screen</h2>
<figure id="attachment_10032" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-10032 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Screen.jpg" alt="V30 -Screen" width="850" height="531" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Screen.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Screen-300x187.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Screen-400x250.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Screen-700x437.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Screen-340x212.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Wallpaper Credit: <a href="http://lowkeylyss.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lowkey Lyss</a></figcaption></figure>
<p>Things get a lot better when you get down to the V30&#8217;s screen. If I had to choose between the V30&#8217;s screen and another high-end phone, the V30 would win my vote.</p>
<p>The V30&#8217;s 6-inch FullVision screen delivers a crisp, bright and vivid experience without sacrificing details that Samsung&#8217;s mobile screens lose to high saturation and contrast levels. In direct sunlight or outdoors, the screen has great visibility at maximum brightness. It includes an Always On Display mode and supports HDR10 content, which is like Blu-ray for mobile phones.</p>
<p><img class="alignright wp-image-10081 size-thumbnail" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Floating-Bar-300x200.jpg" alt="V30 Floating Bar" width="300" height="200" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Floating-Bar-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Floating-Bar-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Floating-Bar-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Floating-Bar-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Floating-Bar-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Floating-Bar-340x227.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Floating-Bar.jpg 850w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> You won’t find a second display on the V30 like its predecessors. Instead, a floating bar hovers around the edges of the main screen. The floating bar holds up to five app and contact shortcuts, along with screen capture actions and music controls. It might not sound as cool as having a second screen, but the floating bar is more useful and can be easily disabled without giving up screen real estate.</p>
<p><a href="https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/09/lg-v30-hands-on-lgs-oled-displays-still-have-quality-issues/">Ars Technica</a> discovered uneven lighting issues beneath the V30&#8217;s screen. You won’t notice it unless you’re looking for it, but it would be better if it wasn&#8217;t an issue at all.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">LG V30 // Dual Cameras</h2>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-10033 aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Cameras.jpg" alt="V30 Cameras" width="850" height="531" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Cameras.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Cameras-300x187.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Cameras-400x250.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Cameras-700x437.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Cameras-340x212.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>The V30’s dual cameras were made for videographers and photographers.</p>
<p>The standard 16MP lens is the first glass lens with a f/1.6 aperture, which should help the V30 perform better in low-lighting. The 13MP wide-angle lens isn&#8217;t built the same, but does manage to get rid of the odd distortion effect present in previous V series phones. The V30’s 5MP front camera isn’t worth more than a mention of its existence.</p>
<p>In daylight, the standard lens produces crisp, bright and detailed pictures. Colors look natural, but the camera struggles with overexposure from time to time. Pictures from the wide-angle lens look more vivid in color, but lack the level of detail of the standard lens. The wide-angle lens also tends to create an annoying blur around the edges of pictures.</p>
<p><center><a title="LG V30 Standard Lens Shot (HDR)" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/37207496046/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4470/37207496046_84c1e0938d_n.jpg" alt="LG V30 Standard Lens Shot (HDR)" width="320" height="240" /></a> <a title="LG V30 Wide Angle Lens Shot (HDR)" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/36999092260/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4488/36999092260_5660c052ff_n.jpg" alt="LG V30 Wide Angle Lens Shot (HDR)" width="320" height="240" /></a></center></p>
<p>In low light, the standard lens can keep shooting detailed pictures with better color accuracy than my S8 Plus. The wide-angle lens starts to lose more detail without as much light.</p>
<p><center><a title="LG V30 Low Light (HDR)" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/37254534181/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4496/37254534181_485afcd0a4_z.jpg" alt="LG V30 Low Light (HDR)" width="640" height="480" /></a></center></p>
<p>When it comes to video, the V30&#8217;s standard lens absolutely dominates. Videos look natural in color, bright and crisp with great sound to match. Indoor and low light videos look sharp, but struggle to maintain a consistent white balance.</p>
<p>The V30 packs 15 different modes to take full advantage of its cameras. However, vloggers and videographers will be particularly interested in Cine Log and Cine Video.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-10035 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Camera-Modes.jpg" alt="V30 Camera Modes" width="850" height="478" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Camera-Modes.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Camera-Modes-300x169.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Camera-Modes-400x225.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Camera-Modes-700x394.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Camera-Modes-340x191.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /></p>
<p>In manual recording mode you can enable Cine Log on the V30’s standard lens (sorry wide-angle fans). This creates a LOG, or logarithmic, that preserves more information in a video file, similar to RAW file for photographs. Videographers and vloggers can work with this footage and fine-tune it to their liking in a third party editing software.</p>
<p><img class="wp-image-10041 alignright" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Cine-Video-272x300.jpg" alt="V30 Cine Video" width="203" height="228" /> Cine Video mode lets you apply over a dozen filters to videos and houses an exclusive V30 feature called “point zoom”. When enabled, you can tap an area of the screen and smoothly zoom in or out. Unfortunately, the V30’s camera has a hard time keeping focus while zooming in, which kind of defeats its purpose.</p>
<p>The V30&#8217;s dual shooters are officially in my top five favorite smartphone cameras thanks to their sharp pictures, wide-angle lens and variety of useful content creation features.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">LG V30 // Software</h2>
<p>The V30 runs last year&#8217;s Android Nougat (7.1.2) update. This is odd for the V30 given LG’s history of being first to ship new phones running the latest Android update.</p>
<p>The V30 carries on LG&#8217;s skin, and staple features like Knock On (double tap to wake), Quick Memo, Smart Settings, QSlide, an HD Voice recording app and customizable navigation bar.</p>
<p><center><img class="alignnone wp-image-10046 size-medium" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-1-200x400.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="400" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-1-200x400.jpg 200w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-1-150x300.jpg 150w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-1.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-10047" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-2-200x400.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="400" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-2-200x400.jpg 200w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-2-150x300.jpg 150w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-2.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /> <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-10048" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-3-200x400.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="400" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-3-200x400.jpg 200w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-3-150x300.jpg 150w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Skin-3.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" /></center></p>
<p>The LG V30 also continues the Hi-Fi Quad DAC tradition of the V series. This time the DAC gives a notable boost to music no matter what kind of headphones you use. Unfortunately, it doesn&#8217;t have any effect on audio from the tiny bottom speaker.</p>
<p>It’s clear LG put some thought behind features that would be most useful without overwhelming users with bloat.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">LG V30 // Performance &amp; Battery</h2>
<figure id="attachment_10071" style="width: 850px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-10071 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Battery-2.jpg" alt="LG V30 Battery" width="850" height="566" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Battery-2.jpg 850w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Battery-2-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Battery-2-400x266.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Battery-2-700x466.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Battery-2-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/LG-V30-Battery-2-340x226.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Wallpaper Credit: <a href="http://lowkeylyss.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lowkey Lyss</a></figcaption></figure>
<p>The LG V30 is powerful enough to handle a content creator&#8217;s load thanks to Qualcomm&#8217;s Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage options.</p>
<p>It never skipped a beat while playing Sky Force Reloaded with 12 apps open in the background and music streaming via Google Play Music. Granted, other phones are competing on the same specs, but the V30&#8217;s performance feels like it can breeze through anything.</p>
<p>Thanks to Bluetooth 5, the V30 can switch between multiple bluetooth devices to stream media and calls. Unfortunately, it can’t stream to two devices simultaneously like the Dual Audio feature on Samsung’s Galaxy S8s.</p>
<p>The V30’s 3300mAh battery lasted for 8 1/2 hours through constant calls, gaming, photographing, instagramming and watching YouTube videos at max screen brightness. During that time, I was able to squeeze an impressive 6 hours and 12 minutes of screen on time from the V30. Even more impressive is how well the V30 kept cool during all that usage.</p>
<p><center><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10055" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Battery-Life.jpg" alt="V30 Battery Life" width="300" height="593" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Battery-Life.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Battery-Life-152x300.jpg 152w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Battery-Life-202x400.jpg 202w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10056" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-SOT.jpg" alt="V30 SOT" width="300" height="596" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-SOT.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-SOT-151x300.jpg 151w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-SOT-201x400.jpg 201w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></center></p>
<p>The V30 easily makes it through a workday with juice to spare, which is good because it takes close to 2 hours to fully charge. This timing is longer than other flagship phones I’ve tested, but on par with charging times for the LG G6.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">LG G6 // Bottom Line</h2>
<figure id="attachment_10045" style="width: 1620px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-10045 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Featured.jpg" alt="LG V30" width="1620" height="1013" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Featured.jpg 1620w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Featured-300x188.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Featured-400x250.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Featured-700x438.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/V30-Featured-340x213.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Wallpaper Credit: <a href="http://lowkeylyss.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lowkey Lyss</a></figcaption></figure>
<p>If you&#8217;re a fan of LG phones because they have features other phone makers are ditching, you won&#8217;t be disappointed by what the V30 offers in design and performance. If you’ve been waiting for LG to catch up with competitors in design, the V30 does that and more.</p>
<p>Its design may blend in with the crowd, but its features and performance for content creators really help it stand out. The dual cameras were built with vloggers and photographers in mind. Its screen was made for Netflix and chill. Music lovers will enjoy the satisfying audio boost from the V30&#8217;s Hi-Fi DAC. Coupled with breakneck performance and long lasting battery life, the LG V30 is a solid flagship phone.</p>
<p>Currently, there&#8217;s no set date or price for the LG V30&#8217;s US release. However, the V30 will come with a 2-year warranty and you can expect its price tag to fall between $700-800.</p>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">BIGGEST DISPLAY YET</h2>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-9956 size-large" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Front-700x700.jpg" alt="Note 8 (Front)" width="700" height="700" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Front-700x700.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Front-300x300.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Front-400x400.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Front-340x340.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Front.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>The Note 8 packs the biggest screen of any Note phone: a 6.3-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED Infinity Display.</p>
<p><img class="size-full wp-image-9962 alignright" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/App-Pair.gif" alt="App Pair" width="270" height="360" /></p>
<p>To better take advantage of the real estate, the Note 8 has a new multitasking and create app pair shortcuts. These shortcuts, located in the Edge panel, can launch two apps with one tap in split-screen mode. That means you can launch Google Maps and your personal music app at the same time. App pairs will catch on quickly for those that have apps they like to launch in tandem.</p>
<p>There also doesn&#8217;t seem to be any limitations around what apps you can pair. Twitter and Facebook. Google Play Music and Spotify. YouTube and Twitter. Whatever works for you. I only wish these pairs weren&#8217;t stuck in the Edge panel and hope this is a feature that Google will be inspired to incorporate into Android.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">DUAL CAMERAS</h2>
<p><img class="size-large wp-image-9958 aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Back-560x700.jpg" alt="Note 8 (Back)" width="560" height="700" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Back-560x700.jpg 560w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Back-240x300.jpg 240w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Back-320x400.jpg 320w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Back-340x425.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Note-8-Back.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px" /></p>
<p>The Note 8 also officially puts Samsung in the dual camera game. The Note 8 packs dual 12MP rear cameras, a wide angle and a telephoto lens, with optical image stabilization. They also bring new features like dual capture and live focus to the Note lineup.</p>
<p>While most dual camera phones force you to choose a lens, dual capture takes pictures with both lens simultaneously. Live focus, a direct competitor to “Portrait Mode” on the iPhone 7 Plus, gives portraits a nice blurred background. On the Note 8, you can adjust the intensity of the blurred background before and after taking a picture.</p>
<p>In my brief hands on with Note 8, live focus worked well, but I’ll reserve my final verdict until I’ve spent more time with it.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">BIXBY COMMANDS</h2>
<p>The Note 8 also introduces Bixby commands. Using a specific phrase, the Note 8 can perform a series of actions. Samsung reps demonstrated Bixby opening the camera app, taking a photo of a plate of food, opening the Gallery app and moving the photo to an album labeled “Food”. All of this happened after telling Bixby to “take a picture of my food.”</p>
<p>Bixby commands are the most compelling case Samsung has made for using Bixby and takes the digital assistant a littler further than Google Assistant. I’m looking forward to seeing if and how Google responds.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">S-PEN EXPRESSIONS</h2>
<p><center><img src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Off-Memos.jpg" alt="Screen Off Memos" width="390" height="391" /> <img src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/LiveMessages.jpg" alt="Live Messages" width="392" height="392" /></center></p>
<p>A new messaging feature called Live messages make use of the S-Pen. It allows you to draw, write and animate expressions to send to friends via messages. It&#8217;s just as cheesy as it sounds. What&#8217;s not so cheesy is the new screen of memos feature.</p>
<p>You can now use the S-Pen to write up to 100 notes on the Note 8&#8217;s screen without turning it on. It avoids the tedious process of turning on your screen, unlocking your phone and finding the notes app just to take a note. Unfortunately, these notes are pinned to the Always on Display, which means they&#8217;re open to prying eyes. I wouldn’t use this feature to jot down confidential information. However, it could be handy for reminding yourself of groceries you need to pick up or quick tasks you need complete.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">ADDITIONAL FEATURES</h2>
<p>The Note 8 also includes a microSD card slot, a headphone jack, and 64GBs of RAM. It’s IP68 water and dust resistance (just like the S8/S8 Plus), has wireless charging capabilities and a number of biometric lockscreen options.</p>
<p>Interestingly, the Note 8 will not run the latest version of Android, Android Oreo, out of the box. Instead, it&#8217;ll run the 7.1.1 update of Android Nougat, which isn&#8217;t even the latest version of Android Nougat.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">ABOUT THAT BATTERY</h2>
<p>The Note 8 is under even more scrutiny than every due to the Note 7 fiasco where a number of units caught fire. Samsung opted for a smaller battery for the Note 8. At 3,3oomAh, the battery is not only smaller than its predecessor, but also smaller than the S8 Plus. In a <a href="http://www.theinvestor.co.kr/view.php?ud=20170824000682">Q&amp;A with The Investor</a>, Samsung’s mobile chief Koh Dong-jin said,</p>
<blockquote><p>“There are some reasons why we can reduce the battery capacity. One of them is the 10-nanometer processor that has enhanced the phone’s power efficiency by 30 percent. Users are also allowed to adjust their battery use based on their smartphone use patterns, which increases battery efficiency overall. Now I can guarantee battery safety. The phone will maintain more than 95 percent of battery capacity even after two years of use.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Samsung has put the Note 8&#8217;s battery through its own internal safety testing, and <a href="https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/23/samsung-note-8-battery/">worked closely</a> with an outside partner, Underwriter Labs, to further assure the Note 8&#8217;s battery doesn&#8217;t explode like the Note 7&#8217;s.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">NOTE 8 AVAILABILITY &amp; PRICING</h2>
<p><img class="size-large wp-image-9959 aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Availibility-700x466.jpg" alt="Availibility" width="700" height="466" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Availibility-700x466.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Availibility-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Availibility-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Availibility-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Availibility-340x227.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Availibility.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p>
<p>The Note 8 is now available for pre-order. It officially arrives in stores September 15th for a minimum of $930. That&#8217;s right, $930.</p>
<p>Former Note owners are eligible for a special offer on Samsung.com where they can receive an instant trade-in value of up to $425 when they upgrade their current phone for the Note 8. Bundled deals include a Gear 360 camera or a wireless charging pad and 128GB memory card.</p>
<p>Time will tell whether Samsung has made a phone worth putting $1000 where your mouth is.</p>
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Google might be meeting those demands with the Google Pixel.</p><p><span id="more-9053"></span>Using <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeanbaptiste/2016/10/05/the-pixel-smartphone-is-actually-made-by-htc-not-google/#288ea900e99a">HTC’s design and manufacturing capabilities</a>, Google has made one of the first Android phones to really compete with Apple&#8217;s iPhone. The Pixel not only has the best pair of mobile cameras on a phone, but also gets the latest Android updates directly from Google, and comes with Google Assistant (a Siri competitor). Did I mention it looks a lot like an iPhone too?</p><p><img class="size-large wp-image-9682 aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-1-1-700x467.jpg" alt="" width="700" height="467" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-1-1-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-1-1-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-1-1-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-1-1-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-1-1-340x227.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-1-1.jpg 876w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p><p><span class="dropcap-no-background"> I </span>t&#8217;s hard to ignore the Pixel&#8217;s uncanny resemblance to the iPhone. In fact, I&#8217;m often reminded of it by family, friends and strangers that constantly confuse my Pixel with an iPhone.</p><p><a href="http://shegeeks.net/google-pixel-review-almost-pixel-perfect/google-pixel-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-9068"><img class="alignright wp-image-9068 size-thumbnail" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-3-300x200.jpg" alt="Google Pixel (Bottom)" width="300" height="200" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-3-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-3-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-3.jpg 675w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>You can&#8217;t blame them. Pixels and iPhones are about the same size, sport the same rectangular, metal unibody and curved corners. Neither have removable batteries or microSD card slots. Both are comfortable to hold and they even have matching antenna lines across their backs and sides.</p><p><a href="http://shegeeks.net/?att achment_id=9070"><img class="alignright wp-image-9070 size-thumbnail" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-2-300x200.jpg" alt="Google Pixel (Back)" width="300" height="200" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-2-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-2-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-2.jpg 675w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>The devil is in the details. Look closely and you&#8217;ll spot subtle differences between the two.</p><p>The most glaring difference on the Pixel is the off-color glass panel covering half its back. The fingerprint sensor is encased in the back panel instead of the front. The Pixel’s sides are more angular. The volume rocker sits on the right instead of the left. There&#8217;s a headphone jack on top and a USB Type-C port on the bottom for rapid charging and fast data transfer speeds.</p><p>Despite the iPhone clone jokes, the Pixel&#8217;s design is also looks like the bland design Google applies to all of their web services. Unfortunately, it continues a tradition that has left the Android ecosystem littered with cookie cutter designs. I was hoping Google would flex a little more creative muscles around this just as they did with the Nexus line and with Motorola. That doesn&#8217;t look to be the case for the Pixel.</p><p><img class="size-full wp-image-9115 aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel.jpg" alt="Google Pixel" width="675" height="450" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel.jpg 675w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-400x267.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /></p><p><span class="dropcap-no-background"> T </span>he Pixel doesn&#8217;t have the brightest screen in the room, but it is one of the best looking. It effortlessly plays 1080p video through a humble 5” AMOLED Full HD screen. Spec junkies might find the Pixel XL’s 5.5” Quad HD screen a little more appealing.</p><p>The Pixel’s screen is sharp, colors are punchy, and blacks disappear like magic. It&#8217;s a great screen until you walk outside. Then it becomes hard to see even at maximum brightness. On the bright side, the screen does a better job of deflecting glare from bright indoor lighting.</p><p>You&#8217;ll appreciate enjoying your media through an old school headphone jack. However, the Pixel&#8217;s single speaker is a downgrade from its <a href="http://shegeeks.net/nexus-6p-review/" target="_blank">predecessor</a>&#8216;s dual speakers. It sounds like every other tiny speaker slapped on the bottom of a phone. Stick with the headphone jack.</p><p><img class="size-large wp-image-9688 aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-7-700x467.jpg" alt="Android on Google Pixel" width="700" height="467" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-7-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-7-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-7-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-7-692x463.jpg 692w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-7-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-7-340x227.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-7.jpg 876w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p><p><span class="dropcap-no-background"> I </span>f you don&#8217;t count Google’s apps, the Pixel ships without bloatware – not even from Verizon, the Pixel’s exclusive US carrier. It does include a 3-month trial of Google Play Music and unlimited photo and video storage at full resolution on Google Photos. The storage option compliments the Pixel&#8217;s smart storage feature, which removes old backed-up photos and videos to clear up space.</p><p>Oddly missing from the Pixel are Google Duo and Allo, Google’s new video and messaging apps. They’re highlighted on the <a href="https://madeby.google.com/phone/">Pixel’s official site</a>, but absent from my Verizon review unit.</p><p>Android 7.1 is pre-installed and easily upgradable to 7.1.2. I&#8217;ve <a href="http://shegeeks.net/android-nougat-review/" target="_blank">reviewed Android Nougat</a>, but the latest updates bring a few new features including:</p><ul><li>App Shortcuts (app-specific actions accessed by long pressing on app icons)</li><li>Restart option in Power Menu</li><li>Fingerprint Reader Gestures</li><li>Double Tap to Wake</li><li>White Balance Camera presets</li><li>Gender Equality Emojis</li><li>GIF search via keyboards</li></ul><p>The Pixel has two features that separate it from the Android pack: Google Assistant and 24/7 customer support.</p><p><img class="size-full wp-image-9147 aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Assistant-1.jpg" alt="Google Assistant" width="686" height="448" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Assistant-1.jpg 686w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Assistant-1-300x196.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Assistant-1-400x261.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Assistant-1-665x435.jpg 665w" sizes="(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px" /></p><p>Google Assistant is a competitor to Siri (Apple) and Cortana (Microsoft). Unlike Siri and Cortana, Google Assistant has deep integration with Google Search and other Google services.</p><p>Assistant is the <a href="https://googleblog.blogspot.com/2005/06/search-gets-personal.html?m=1">personalized search engine</a> that Google has been trying to create for years. Google Search looks for answers in public data on the web. Assistant looks for answers in your personal information across Google&#8217;s services.</p><p>The search box is replaced with a chatbot. The list of results resembles the conversation history of private messages on Facebook and Twitter.</p><p>You talk to Assistant by saying “OK Google”, or long-pressing the Pixel’s home button. After giving Assistant permissions to track and keep a record of how you use it, you can ask Assistant to show you photos from last summer in Google Photos or your agenda for the day in Google Calendar.</p><p>Heavy Google users will love Assistant as long as you don’t mind having your every move across Google tracked. If you don&#8217;t use a lot of Google services, Assistant will often bring you back to Google Search for answers.</p><p>Located in Settings is a Support tab that gives Pixel owners direct access to Google&#8217;s support team. You can start a call or chat directly I&#8217;m the tab. Chat support comes with a handy screen share option to make things easier.</p><p>I used this feature to help a family friend locked out of her Google account. Support wasn&#8217;t really helpful, but my friend eventually got back into her account. It&#8217;s nice to know this feature is available, but it hasn&#8217;t been necessary for me.</p><p><img class="wp-image-9723 size-large aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0066-700x466.jpg" alt="Google Camera" width="700" height="466" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0066-700x466.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0066-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0066-400x266.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0066-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0066-340x227.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/IMG_0066.jpg 710w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p><p><span class="dropcap-no-background"> Y </span>ou can ask Assistant to “take a picture (or selfie) in 5 seconds,” or double press the power button to quickly open Google Camera and take a picture.</p><p>Google has bragged a lot about the Pixel&#8217;s camera and you really can’t blame them. To me, it’s the best mobile camera on a phone right now.</p><p>The 12MP back camera focuses instantly on subjects centered in the frame and you can quickly adjust the focus with a tap. The results are sharp, detailed and well exposed pictures inside and out. Colors look natural, balanced and have a pleasing pop. The back camera is prone to creating lens flares when aimed at a nearby light source, but the 7.1.1 update greatly reduced this issue for me.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Pixel - Day" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/33922812736/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2821/33922812736_00e8b22a19_n.jpg" alt="Pixel - Day" width="240" height="320" /></a><a title="Pixel - Night" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/33120516434/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2898/33120516434_2548739eca_n.jpg" alt="Pixel - Night" width="240" height="320" /></a></p><p>Pictures taken at night look sharp and well exposed, with impressively low noise levels. White balance in night shots isn&#8217;t consistently accurate, but the 7.1.1 update brings camera presets to correct this. Some detail is also lost to the night, but pictures still look impressive overall.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Pixel - Indoor" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/33922811086/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2834/33922811086_c32e28c8ac_n.jpg" alt="Pixel - Indoor" width="320" height="240" /></a><a title="Pixel Indoor 2" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/33579115060/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2905/33579115060_08d0810844_n.jpg" alt="Pixel Indoor 2" width="320" height="240" /></a></p><p>The Pixel&#8217;s 8MP front camera raises the bar for front facing cameras. It will elevate your selfie game to new levels. It&#8217;s also wide enough to comfortably fit two people without over-stretching your arms.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Pixel Selfie" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/33120513964/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2864/33120513964_d5c9b2f841.jpg" alt="Pixel Selfie" width="500" height="375" /></a></p><p>You won’t find any &#8220;beautify&#8221; features here and you won&#8217;t need them. Selfies look sharp, clear and well exposed. Colors have a nice pop even in low lighting. My only grip with the Pixel&#8217;s camera is its struggle to focus on anything close due to a short focus distance.</p><p>Videos recorded on the Pixel look just as good as pictures. Enable video stabilization to minimize camera shakes and you can produce a high quality recordings. The Pixel can record at 720p, 1080p full-HD, 4K and slow-mo.</p><p>Google Camera isn&#8217;t packed with features, but there are two worth pointing out: lens blur and HDR+. Lens blur attempts to give your pictures a nice blurred background effect, but it&#8217;s not perfect. It struggles to create clean transitions between the foreground and background. Sometimes the blur is too strong or borders on looking unnatural.</p><p>HDR+, a feature from the Nexus line, helps make your pictures look better. It works especially well on pictures taken in low lighting. Enabling it creates a slight shutter delay, but not enough to miss a great shot. HDR+ pictures are also processed a lot quicker than on last year&#8217;s Nexus 6P.</p><p>Does the Pixel have the best camera on a smartphone right now? Arguably so. It may not have a ton of features, but with HDR+ and these cameras you won&#8217;t need much.</p><p><img class="size-full wp-image-9118 aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-11.jpg" alt="Google Pixel Charging" width="675" height="380" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-11.jpg 675w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-11-300x169.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-11-400x225.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /></p><p><span class="dropcap-no-background"> R </span>un any benchmark app and the Pixel will likely rank in the top 10 thanks to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 processor and 4GB of RAM.</p><p>The Pixel keeps up with my photo processing ritual for Instagram with ease, effortlessly switching from <a href="https://vsco.co/store/app" target="_blank">VSCO</a>, <a href="http://skrwt.com/" target="_blank">SKWRT </a>and <a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/lightroom-mobile.html" target="_blank">Adobe Lightroom Mobile</a> without lagging. The Pixel may not be a spec junky&#8217;s dream phone, but it holds its own against the competition in real world usage.</p><p>All that power comes at a price: battery life.</p><p>Battery life is my biggest gripe with the Pixel. Heavy phone users will need to charge up before the end of the day. The lighter your usage, the better your results will be.</p><p>I can squeeze roughly 20 hours of battery life before needing to charge. I’m also asleep for 6-8 of those hours.</p><p>Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 821 processors conveniently brings quick charging technology to the Pixel. You can charge the battery from 0-50% in just 30 minutes. You’ll need a full hour and a half for a full charge, which isn’t bad.</p><p><img class="size-large wp-image-9698 aligncenter" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-Feat-700x394.jpg" alt="Google Pixel" width="700" height="394" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-Feat-700x394.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-Feat-300x169.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-Feat-400x225.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-Feat-340x191.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-Feat.jpg 750w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /></p><p><span class="dropcap-no-background"> T </span>hough there’s a lot of comparison between the Pixel and iPhone, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. The Pixel gets immediate Android updates, has a fantastic camera and deep integration with a number of Google services. Just like the iPhone, only with Apple&#8217;s services.</p><p>Android enthusiasts have been demanding a phone that competes with the iPhone for years. The Google Pixel comes closest to meeting that demand. It&#8217;s certainly setting a high bar for the future of Android.</p><p>Starting at $649 for 32GB Pixel and $769 for the 32GB Pixel XL, the Pixels carry a premium price tag. If a great camera, the latest Android updates, and deep integration with Google services is what you’re looking for, the Pixel is worth every penny.</p><div class="tkss-post-share icons "><h6>SHARE</h6><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http://shegeeks.net/google-pixel-review-almost-pixel-perfect/" title="Share on Facebook" target="_blank"><span>Facebook</span><i class="icon-facebook"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=Check%20out%20this%20article:%20Google Pixel Review: Almost Pixel Perfect%20-%20http://shegeeks.net/google-pixel-review-almost-pixel-perfect/" title="Share on Twitter" target="_blank"><span>Twitter</span><i class="icon-twitter"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://plus.google.com/share?url=http://shegeeks.net/google-pixel-review-almost-pixel-perfect/" title="Share on Google" target="_blank"><span>Google</span><i class="icon-google"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="mailto:?Subject=Google Pixel Review: Almost Pixel Perfect&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20http://shegeeks.net/google-pixel-review-almost-pixel-perfect/" title="Share on Mail" target="_blank"><span>Mail</span><i class="icon-mail"></i></a></div></div><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net/google-pixel-review-almost-pixel-perfect/">Google Pixel Review: Almost Pixel Perfect</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net">SheGeeks.net</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Corvida/~4/Hky0N8D5Zks" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:23:57 GMThttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLN6EXb34FMLzPDVpgchIVWdzmaWIVnsuwlIQBYhexU6RgLXazPWaIMe_PTUi1QKwd6QyguQhbv9SqKtB8U1hECIoh1vU2BOH4Ahttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLN6EXb34FMLzPDVpgchIVWdzmaWIVnsuwlIQBYhexU6RgLXazPWaIMe_PTUi1QKwd6QyguQhbv9SqKtB8U1hECIoh1vU2BOH4AUpload Photos to Instagram From a Browserhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Corvida/~3/3hPJ6DXbrt4/fm-EVF7GSLN6EXb34FMLzIoNfjQvucgLzmaWIVnsuwnRq2OaNiLAnFufsi7F35Db8B7w3xqwb2onjOXkYyizMi_k6FIRN8MaJymXd4hhhQw
<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/164348837/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 164348837" title="Story 164348837"> <p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-9843 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/instagram-mobile-site.png" alt="Instagram Mobile Site" width="390" height="400" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/instagram-mobile-site.png 390w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/instagram-mobile-site-293x300.png 293w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/instagram-mobile-site-340x349.png 340w" sizes="(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px" /></p><p>Instagram is finally making use of their mobile site, including adding the ability to upload pictures from your phone&#8217;s browser.</p><p>Head to <a href="https://instagram.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com</a> on your phone and you&#8217;ll be greeted with a look similar to the app. Though it looks like a web clone, the mobile site has limited functionality.</p><p>Like the app, tapping the camera icon brings up options to upload a picture from your phone. Unfortunately, you won&#8217;t find any editing tools on the mobile site. You can&#8217;t crop pictures or apply filters to them. There also aren&#8217;t any options to add a location or tag someone.</p><a href='http://shegeeks.net/upload-photos-to-instagram-from-browser/instagram-mobile-site-2/'><img width="390" height="700" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/instagram-mobile-site-1.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/instagram-mobile-site-1.png 390w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/instagram-mobile-site-1-167x300.png 167w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/instagram-mobile-site-1-223x400.png 223w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/instagram-mobile-site-1-340x610.png 340w" sizes="(max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px" /></a><a href='http://shegeeks.net/upload-photos-to-instagram-from-browser/instagram-mobile-upload/'><img width="357" height="700" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Instagram-Mobile-Upload.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Instagram-Mobile-Upload.png 357w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Instagram-Mobile-Upload-153x300.png 153w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Instagram-Mobile-Upload-204x400.png 204w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Instagram-Mobile-Upload-340x667.png 340w" sizes="(max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px" /></a><a href='http://shegeeks.net/upload-photos-to-instagram-from-browser/instagram-mobile-upload-2/'><img width="358" height="700" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Instagram-Mobile-Upload-2.png" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Instagram-Mobile-Upload-2.png 358w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Instagram-Mobile-Upload-2-153x300.png 153w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Instagram-Mobile-Upload-2-205x400.png 205w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Instagram-Mobile-Upload-2-340x665.png 340w" sizes="(max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px" /></a><p>You can choose the format of your picture (square, landscape or portrait) and add a caption. Hashtag addicts won&#8217;t find any auto-suggestions when adding tags to captions.</p><h2 style="text-align: center;">Stick With Instagram&#8217;s App&#8230; For Now</h2><p>All in all, Instagram&#8217;s mobile site now has a bare bones picture uploader. If you prep and perfect your pictures without Instagram, the mobile site could be a simple way to upload photos. You can use it to check your feed, notifications, search Instagram and view a limited Discovery tab.</p><p>However, if you depend on Stories, videos, filters and DMs, stick with the app.</p><p>To access the mobile site on a desktop browser, use a browser agent spoofer with a mobile browser profile. Alternatively, Firefox users can head to Instagram.com and in the Firefox settings menu select <em>Developer</em>&gt; <em>Responsive Design Mode</em>. Add the following text to the custom user agent box:</p><p><code>Mozilla/5.0 (Android 4.4; Mobile; rv:41.0) Gecko/41.0 Firefox/41.0</code></p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net/upload-photos-to-instagram-from-browser/">Upload Photos to Instagram From a Browser</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net">SheGeeks</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Corvida/~4/3hPJ6DXbrt4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:23:57 GMThttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLN6EXb34FMLzIoNfjQvucgLzmaWIVnsuwnRq2OaNiLAnFufsi7F35Db8B7w3xqwb2onjOXkYyizMi_k6FIRN8MaJymXd4hhhQwhttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLN6EXb34FMLzIoNfjQvucgLzmaWIVnsuwnRq2OaNiLAnFufsi7F35Db8B7w3xqwb2onjOXkYyizMi_k6FIRN8MaJymXd4hhhQwLG G6 Review: LG’s Best Phone Yethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Corvida/~3/j-QhyKL4H_E/fm-EVF7GSLN6EXb34FMLzF3qVM2MiHnzzmaWIVnsuwkbbids6gF8lTWs1EgODf3Al2kP7Zf5vEk
<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/164348836/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 164348836" title="Story 164348836"> <div class="tkss-post-share icons "><h6>SHARE</h6><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/" title="Share on Facebook" target="_blank"><span>Facebook</span><i class="icon-facebook"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=Check%20out%20this%20article:%20LG G6 Review: LG&#8217;s Best Phone Yet%20-%20http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/" title="Share on Twitter" target="_blank"><span>Twitter</span><i class="icon-twitter"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://plus.google.com/share?url=http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/" title="Share on Google" target="_blank"><span>Google</span><i class="icon-google"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="mailto:?Subject=LG G6 Review: LG&#8217;s Best Phone Yet&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/" title="Share on Mail" target="_blank"><span>Mail</span><i class="icon-mail"></i></a></div></div><p>The G6 is the kind of phone LG should have made a long time ago: a powerhouse 5.7-inch screen wrapped in glass and compact enough to comfortably use with one hand. LG has a winner on its hands, but does the G6 standout enough to choose over the competition? Read on to find out!</p><p><span id="more-9872"></span></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">LG G6 // Design</h2><p>The G6 is by far the best looking phone LG has ever made.</p><figure id="attachment_9876" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-9876 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Front.jpg" alt="LG G6" width="900" height="600" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Front.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Front-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Front-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Front-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Front-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Front-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Wallpaper Credit: <a href="http://www.linaviktor.com/' target=">Lina Iris Viktor</a></figcaption></figure><p>The front of the G6 commands attention the minute its 5.7-inch screen lights up. Thin bezels help the screen take up nearly 80% of the front. Even more impressive is how LG packed a bigger screen than the <a href="http://shegeeks.net/google-pixel-review-almost-pixel-perfect/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pixel XL</a> into a smaller and lighter body.</p><p>Unfortunately, the Galaxy S8 one-ups the G6 with a bigger display (5.8 inches) and resolution in a slightly shorter and lighter body.</p><a href='http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/lg-g6-top/'><img width="900" height="600" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Top.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="LG G6 - Top" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Top.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Top-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Top-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Top-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Top-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Top-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><a href='http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/lg-g6-left/'><img width="900" height="600" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Left.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="LG G6 - Left" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Left.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Left-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Left-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Left-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Left-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Left-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><a href='http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/lg-g6-right/'><img width="900" height="600" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Right.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="LG G6 - Right" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Right.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Right-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Right-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Right-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Right-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Right-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><a href='http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/lg-g6-bottom/'><img width="900" height="600" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Bottom.jpg" class="attachment-full size-full" alt="LG G6 - Bottom" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Bottom.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Bottom-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Bottom-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Bottom-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Bottom-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Bottom-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></a><p>Corning Gorilla Glass 5 covers the back of the G6, while only Gorilla Glass 3 covers the front. A metal band runs down the corners and sides of the G6, adding protection against drops. Around the band you’ll find a headphone jack, USB-Type C charging port, speaker, volume rockers and a SIM/MicroSD card slot.</p><p>Dual cameras with flash and a lighting fast fingerprint sensor that happens to doubles as a power button can be found on the back of the G6.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9890" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Back.jpg" alt="LG G6 - Back" width="900" height="600" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Back.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Back-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Back-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Back-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Back-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Back-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p><p>The result is a simple, smooth, and shiny unibody design. You won’t find any humps, removable batteries or a carrier logo on the G6. However, you will find a number of prints all over its glass body from just about anything it touches.</p><p>The G6 is rated MIL0STD0810G, meaning it can withstand drops on hard surfaces. It’s also IP68 waterproof to withstand dust and getting wet for a few minutes. I wouldn’t put these things to the test, but they’re good to have if you ever need them.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9891" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Screen.jpg" alt="LG G6 - Screen" width="900" height="600" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Screen.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Screen-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Screen-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Screen-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Screen-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Screen-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">LG G6 // Screen</h2><p>The G6’s screen takes up nearly 80% of its front. It has a unique 2:1 aspect ratio that offers more screen space than most phones. To make apps more compatible with this new ratio, LG offers an option to scale apps accordingly <em>Settings &gt; Display &gt; App Scaling</em>.</p><p>The G6 has one of the best screens out. It produces bright, sharp images and vibrant colors that hold up well next to other flagship competitors. The G6 uses a high resolution IPS screen versus AMOLED, which means the blacks won’t be as deep as those on the Galaxy S8. It also means the G6 won’t support Google Daydream VR.</p><p>Indoor brightness levels are great, though a little dimmer than the Pixel. Outside, in the summer sun, the screen struggles through glare and reflections.</p><p>Impressively, the G6’s screen is Dolby Vision and HDR10 compliant. The quality of these formats are so good that you feel like you’re watching a Blu Ray movie! Unfortunately, you’re limited to scavenging YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Video for a limited selection of content in this format.</p><figure id="attachment_9892" style="width: 900px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-9892 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-App-Drawer.jpg" alt="LG G6 - App Drawer" width="900" height="600" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-App-Drawer.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-App-Drawer-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-App-Drawer-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-App-Drawer-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-App-Drawer-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-App-Drawer-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Wallpaper Credit: <a href="http://www.linaviktor.com/' target=">Lina Iris Viktor</a></figcaption></figure><h2 style="text-align: center;">LG G6 // Software</h2><p>Shipping with Android 7.0, the G6 is already a step behind the 7.1.2 update shipping with the Pixel. It&#8217;s the first non-Google phone with Google Assistant, but Assistant is now widely available for most the latest Android phones.</p><p>The G6 rocks LG’s UX 6.0 skin, which is similar to the skin on last year’s <a href="http://shegeeks.net/lg-v20-review-high-quality-performance-at-a-high-cost/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LG V20</a>. Rounded square icons litter the home screen, but can be quickly remedied by enabling the app drawer option in Settings. Aside from minor visual tweaks, LG UX is conveniently closer to stock android than previous iterations, which I enjoy.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9893" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-UI-UX.jpg" alt="LG G6 - UI" width="900" height="600" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-UI-UX.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-UI-UX-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-UI-UX-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-UI-UX-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-UI-UX-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-UI-UX-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p><p>The G6 carries on staples like KnockOn (double tap to wake), Always-on Display, Capture+, QSlide, themes and a customizable navigation bar. The fingerprint sensor can unlock locked content in LG’s Gallery app and QuickMemo+ (yes, that’s still here too). Unfortunately, the sensor doesn’t support swipe gestures – a missed opportunity for a phone this size.</p><p>There’s also a moderate amount of bloatware preinstalled. Aside from the 14 Google apps preloaded on the G6, LG has 7 apps of their own and your carrier is likely to add a few more. Only a handful of these apps can be uninstalled. The rest can only be disabled.</p><p>While it may not bother most, you may wish you could completely remove the rest after noticing nearly 11GB of the 32GB storage model is already claimed before you do anything to the G6. Those that choose the 64GB model truly may not be bothered by this as much.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9899" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Dual-Cameras.jpg" alt="" width="900" height="600" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Dual-Cameras.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Dual-Cameras-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Dual-Cameras-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Dual-Cameras-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Dual-Cameras-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Dual-Cameras-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">LG G6 // Camera</h2><p>The dual rear cameras on the G6 offer two viewing options: standard and wide. No matter which one you choose, both cameras are quick to focus and snap great pictures. They also do a pretty good job recording 4K videos.</p><p>Daytime pictures look bright and sharp, while colors look natural. The HDR setting handles contrasting scenes nicely as seen in the shots below, though details can sometimes get lost.</p><p><center><a title="Sheep in Wool Clothing (G6 Standard Shot)" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/34198360334/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4211/34198360334_522b6c903d.jpg" alt="Sheep in Wool Clothing (G6 Standard Shot)" width="375" height="500" /></a><a title="Thievin Stephen (G6 Wide Angle)" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/34198371274/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4263/34198371274_af012cfe5a.jpg" alt="Thievin Stephen (G6 Wide Angle)" width="375" height="500" /></a></center>The biggest area for improvement on the G6’s cameras is in retaining small details, which often look watered down. The G6 also tends to go a little overboard on sharpening images and it’s not always a good look.</p><p>As the lighting gets low, the camera software can do a great job keeping noise levels down. However, the results are often soft and watery in areas. The wide angle lens is pretty much on par with the standard lens in low light shots.</p><p><center><a title="Mr. Elephant" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/34878821732/in/album-72157681577233293/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4211/34878821732_d32b91bd55_c.jpg" alt="Mr. Elephant" width="800" height="600" /></a></center>The front camera is a decent option for taking selfies. Like the rear cameras, the front camera can take a wide-angle or standard shot. Pictures look just as sharp and bright as the rear cameras, but details are lost in translation (just like the rear cameras). Skin tones also look watered down even when the lighting is just right.</p><p><center><a title="G6 Selfie" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/zentrice/35042438005/in/dateposted-public/" data-flickr-embed="true"><img src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4223/35042438005_470ea822b1_z.jpg" alt="G6 Selfie" width="480" height="640" /></a></center>The camera app’s standout feature is a new “square” mode. The iPhone has long had this option, but the G6 comes with a few additional tricks. Snap shot shows you a preview of your shot within the camera app, taking advantage of the screen’s 2:1 aspect ratio. You can overlay images to use as guides with Guide shot and create 2&#215;2 grids of images with grid shot. Match shot lets you snap and align two images to create one.</p><p>Overall, the G6’s crisp, bright and natural colors images puts its dual cameras in my top five with ease. You’ll definitely find picture quality to be Instagram and Snapchat worthy.</p><p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-9895 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Charging.jpg" alt="LG G6 - Charging" width="900" height="600" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Charging.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Charging-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Charging-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Charging-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Charging-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Charging-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">LG G6 // Performance &amp; Battery</h2><p>The G6 is powered by last year’s Snapdragon 821 processor compared to the Snapdragon 835 processor powering the Samsung Galaxy S8.</p><p>Despite keeping last year’s Snapdragon processor, and coupled with a generous 4GB of RAM, the LG G6 is a high performance machine. Quick and responsive to everyday tasks, the G6 breezes through multitasking and quickly jumps in and out of apps. Games like Asphalt 8 and Bullet Force not only look good, but play smoothly.</p><p>As you push the G6 to its limits you’ll notice it warms up a bit, but not enough to cause concern.</p><p>Power always comes at a price, but the G6’s battery life won’t pay much. The 3300 mAh non-removable battery makes it through my work day (8am-6pm) with 15-20% remaining. If you’re planning to stay out late the G6 can push through as long as you charge the battery at least once during the day.</p><p>You can charge the G6 via the USB Type-C port for rapid charging or wirelessly (US version only) via PMA and WPC devices. The G6 breaks LG’s tradition of non-removable batteries because waterproof and design trends. However, it supports Quick 3.0, which claims to rapidly charge the battery to 50% in 30 minutes.</p><p>Even with a 10% head start, the G6 took roughly 40 minutes of charging to make it to 50%. For a full charge, the G6 needs roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes. These aren’t the best charging times for a phone, but they’re not the worst either.</p><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-9896" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Logo.jpg" alt="LG G6 - Logo" width="900" height="600" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Logo.jpg 900w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Logo-300x200.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Logo-400x267.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Logo-700x467.jpg 700w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Logo-348x233.jpg 348w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Logo-340x227.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p><h2 style="text-align: center;">Conclusion</h2><p>The G6 is an improvement over its predecessors in two areas: looks and screen. It looks great and impressively packs a fantastic big screen into a comfortable form factor.</p><p>LG’s best looking phone also happens to look like every other glass unibody phone out. It&#8217;s a good look, but the G6 easily becomes another phone in the crowd without offering anything above the competition to warrant jumping ship.</p><p>On the other hand, die-hard LG fans will feel right a home with upgrading to the G6. The screen, camera and solid performance makes the G6 a tough contender. It’s also a little cheaper than the Galaxy S8 at $700 unlocked, a decent option for ballin on a budget.</p><p>The LG G6 is available now across every major US carrier and unlocked in white, black and silver (aka ice platinum).</p><div class="tkss-post-share icons "><h6>SHARE</h6><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/" title="Share on Facebook" target="_blank"><span>Facebook</span><i class="icon-facebook"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://twitter.com/home?status=Check%20out%20this%20article:%20LG G6 Review: LG&#8217;s Best Phone Yet%20-%20http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/" title="Share on Twitter" target="_blank"><span>Twitter</span><i class="icon-twitter"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="https://plus.google.com/share?url=http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/" title="Share on Google" target="_blank"><span>Google</span><i class="icon-google"></i></a></div><div class="single-soc-share-link"><a href="mailto:?Subject=LG G6 Review: LG&#8217;s Best Phone Yet&Body=I%20saw%20this%20and%20thought%20of%20you!%20http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/" title="Share on Mail" target="_blank"><span>Mail</span><i class="icon-mail"></i></a></div></div><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/">LG G6 Review: LG&#8217;s Best Phone Yet</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net">SheGeeks</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Corvida/~4/j-QhyKL4H_E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:23:57 GMThttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLN6EXb34FMLzF3qVM2MiHnzzmaWIVnsuwkbbids6gF8lTWs1EgODf3Al2kP7Zf5vEkhttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLN6EXb34FMLzF3qVM2MiHnzzmaWIVnsuwkbbids6gF8lTWs1EgODf3Al2kP7Zf5vEkFather’s Day Gift Guidehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Corvida/~3/lRt-gqtL1Ws/fm-EVF7GSLN6EXb34FMLzC2Mo1w4W6LKzmaWIVnsuwkGIQJ9BSWGLV3QlZoWdnae-J15hVttY7cxvk6VBvVS1w
<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/164348835/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 164348835" title="Story 164348835"> <p>Give your dad a break from yet another wallet, toolbox or gift card for Father&#8217;s Day. This year, get your dad some good tech accessories for Father&#8217;s Day with the help of this guide. There&#8217;s something here for every dad and every budget!<br /><span id="more-9923"></span></p><figure id="attachment_9929" style="width: 499px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-9929 size-full" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TileMate.jpg" alt="Tile Mate and Skin" width="499" height="346" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TileMate.jpg 499w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TileMate-300x208.jpg 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TileMate-400x277.jpg 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/TileMate-340x236.jpg 340w" sizes="(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Tiles</figcaption></figure><h2><a href="https://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/store">Tile Mate &amp; Skin</a> ($25 &#8211; $140)</h2><p>For forgetful dads, get him some tiles. Tile Mate and Slim are tiles that can attach to your keys (mate) or wallet (slim) to keep track of items that you find yourself losing a lot. Using an app, you can &#8220;ring&#8221; a tile to help you find whatever you attach them to. You can also double press on a tile to find your phone. Each tile has a 100-foot range via Bluetooth and keeps track of places you last saw it.</p><figure id="attachment_9930" style="width: 373px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-9930 size-medium" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/medium01-373x400.jpg" alt="LG Force Wireless Headphones" width="373" height="400" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/medium01-373x400.jpg 373w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/medium01-280x300.jpg 280w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/medium01-340x365.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/medium01.jpg 575w" sizes="(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: LG</figcaption></figure><h2><a href="http://www.lg.com/us/bluetooth-headsets-headphones/lg-HBS-S80-Black-Gray-force">LG Force Headphones</a> ($99) &#8211; <em>Sponsored</em></h2><p>For the active dad, LG Force Wireless headphones are a great look. In addition to great sound, the LG Force headphones are IPx5 rated water and sweat resistant for tough workouts. These headphones are equipped with bluetooth 4.1, can pair with two devices simultaneously, accept calls and read notifications through LG&#8217;s Tone and Talk app.</p><p>Perfect for summer workouts and comfortable enough for casual use, the LG Force headphones are $99 directly from LG. However, Amazon also has these headphones on sale right now for less than half the price!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure id="attachment_9931" style="width: 400px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-9931" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Sonos-Bundle.png" alt="Sonos Bundle" width="400" height="270" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Sonos-Bundle.png 400w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Sonos-Bundle-300x203.png 300w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Sonos-Bundle-340x230.png 340w" sizes="(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: Sonos</figcaption></figure><h2><a href="http://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop">Sonos System</a> ($199-$1,646)</h2><p>For dads that love movies and music, Sonos has Father&#8217;s Day options ranging from a 2-room music system (2 Sonos Play:1 speakers) to a complete 5.1 surround sound package with a Sonos Playbar. Starting at $200, any Sonos speaker would a great addition to your dad&#8217;s home entertainment system.</p><figure id="attachment_9932" style="width: 370px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-9932 size-medium" src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-Sport-Watch-370x400.jpg" alt="LG Sport Watch" width="370" height="400" srcset="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-Sport-Watch-370x400.jpg 370w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-Sport-Watch-277x300.jpg 277w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-Sport-Watch-340x368.jpg 340w, http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-Sport-Watch.jpg 567w" sizes="(max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px" /><figcaption class="wp-caption-text">Image Credit: LG</figcaption></figure><h2><a href="http://www.lg.com/us/smart-watches/lg-W280A-sport">LG Watch Sport</a> ($249)</h2><p>Trying to up your dad&#8217;s tech game? The LG Sport Watch is a great accessory to start your mission. It can track your dad&#8217;s workouts and heart rate. Paired with a phone, the LG Sport Watch can make and receive calls, texts, play music via bluetooth headphones or the watch&#8217;s speaker, and a lot more thanks to Android Wear 2.0. This is the ultimate smartwatch for the best dads ever.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><center><img src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/LG-G6-Featured-400x267.jpg" alt="LG G6 - Featured" width="400" height="267" /><img src="http://shegeeks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Google-Pixel-5-400x265.jpg" alt="Google Pixel" width="400" height="265" /></center></p><h2>Phone ($699+)</h2><p>You can never go wrong with a phone, and this year&#8217;s flagships will wow your dad with their spacious screens, support for Dolby Vision and HDR10 content, smaller sizes, and arguably good looks. Whether you&#8217;re choosing the <a href="http://shegeeks.net/lg-g6-review/">LG G6</a>, <a href="http://shegeeks.net/google-pixel-review-almost-pixel-perfect/">Google Pixel XL</a>, or Samsung Galaxy S8, your dad will appreciate the upgrade and the love.</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net/fathers-day-gift-guide/">Father&#8217;s Day Gift Guide</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net">SheGeeks</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Corvida/~4/lRt-gqtL1Ws" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:23:57 GMThttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLN6EXb34FMLzC2Mo1w4W6LKzmaWIVnsuwkGIQJ9BSWGLV3QlZoWdnae-J15hVttY7cxvk6VBvVS1whttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLN6EXb34FMLzC2Mo1w4W6LKzmaWIVnsuwkGIQJ9BSWGLV3QlZoWdnae-J15hVttY7cxvk6VBvVS1wBlackBerry Messenger for iOS and Android: What You’re Not Missinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Corvida/~3/5bcSKXYHuzo/fm-EVF7GSLNtdwgJnAUVDnBvzkQFkkkwzmaWIVnsuwmX91Ez5K2wEhNmwFL0cV8vJ3NhCts_bfmI1gEQCCNAuJUod3Oiy0gMuI4FiOm-Swh4Y7YMe4hvXA
<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/164333880/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 164333880" title="Story 164333880"> <p>Be honest: when&#8217;s the last time you got excited about something BlackBerry released? Don&#8217;t worry, I&#8217;ll wait&#8230;</p><p>For me it was their first tablet, theÂ <a title="BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet Review: A Work In Progress" href="http://shegeeks.net/blackberry-playbook-tablet-review-a-work-in-progress/" target="_blank">BlackBerry Playbook</a>. The Playbook looked good, showed potential,Â but was DOA. The highly anticipated relaunch ofÂ <a title="BlackBerry Messenger for iOS and Android" href="http://us.blackberry.com/bbm.html" target="_blank">BlackBerry Messenger</a> (BBM) for Android and iOS is no different and here&#8217;s why.</p><p><span id="more-4765"></span></p><h2>Bad Tastes</h2><p>Blackberry Messenger sticks out like a sore thumb on Android. You&#8217;re immediately greeted with a clunky, gradient navigation bar, big buttons and lots of whitespace â€“ a throwback Instagram look. It feels as if BlackBerry tried to bring their mobile OS to Android instead of adapting to a new environment. The same design isn&#8217;t so glaring on iOS, and it&#8217;ll be interesting to see if BlackBerry re-releases the app with a design more in-line with iOS 7.</p><p><img class="aligncenter" src="//cdn.thinglink.me/api/image/447966347360468994/1024/10/scaletowidth#tl-447966347360468994;1043138249" alt="" width="497" height="469" />Â
<h2>Convoluted Navigation</h2></p><p>Navigating the app is like navigating a maze. Tapping the top navigation bar shows you profile options like adding your name and updating your status. You can also generate a barcode for friends to scan and pick up your BBM pin or simply start a new chat. The bottom navigation bar gives you quick access to existing chats, contacts and groups. Swiping to the right or tapping the menu icon gives you access to the same navigation options, in addition to contact updates and invites sent/received. Swiping to the left or tapping the options icon brings up more chat actions (multi-person chat, broadcast message, invites), app settings and help information.</p><h2>Many Ways To Conversate</h2><p>There are a host of options for inviting others to chat on BBM including via SMS and NFC. Once you&#8217;ve got a chat going you can add another person to the mix or send file attachments (<em style="font-size: 15px;">pictures and voice notes only on iOS)</em>. Tapping the top bar in a chat takes you to your friend&#8217;s profile. Bringing up the options menu in a chat lets you end a chat, ping someone or copy a chat.Â Keep in mind, ending a chat deletes all of its messages, but Blackberry does provide an option to save chats in the app&#8217;s settings.</p><img class="aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%;" src="//cdn.thinglink.me/api/image/447945161230516224/1024/10/scaletowidth#tl-447945161230516224;1043138249'" alt="" width="349" height="319" /><h2>The Bright Side of BBM</h2><p>On the bright side, <a title="BlackBerry Messenger" href="http://us.blackberry.com/bbm.html" target="_blank">BlackBerry Messenger</a> is arguably more efficient than competitors. It&#8217;s not bogged down with a bunch of features like <a title="Google Hangouts" href="https://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/" target="_blank">Google Hangouts</a>Â andÂ supports group messaging, emojis and media attachments just like <a title="WhatsApp - messaging app" href="http://www.whatsapp.com/" target="_blank">Whatsapp</a>. You&#8217;re also not at risk for being bombarded with random chat requests thanks to BBM&#8217;s infamous pin system.Â It has everything the average user would need from a chat app and nothing more.</p><p>On the other hand, power users may find the app to be too minimal. It doesn&#8217;t support video chat or landscape mode. Â The design really needs a makeover and the Android version has a creepy BBM icon that stays in the notification bar.</p><p>Unless you have a good group of friends still holding on to their BlackBerry&#8217;s, or you&#8217;re Olivia Pope, you&#8217;re really not missing anything.</p><div class="pb-app-box" data-theme="light" data-lang="en"><a href="http://playboard.me/android/apps/com.bbm">BBM (Playboard)</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bbm&amp;hl=en" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">BBM (Play Store)</a></div><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net/blackberry-messenger-bbm-ios-android-review/">BlackBerry Messenger for iOS and Android: What You&#8217;re Not Missing</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net">SheGeeks.net</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Corvida/~4/5bcSKXYHuzo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:06:26 GMThttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLNtdwgJnAUVDnBvzkQFkkkwzmaWIVnsuwmX91Ez5K2wEhNmwFL0cV8vJ3NhCts_bfmI1gEQCCNAuJUod3Oiy0gMuI4FiOm-Swh4Y7YMe4hvXAhttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLNtdwgJnAUVDnBvzkQFkkkwzmaWIVnsuwmX91Ez5K2wEhNmwFL0cV8vJ3NhCts_bfmI1gEQCCNAuJUod3Oiy0gMuI4FiOm-Swh4Y7YMe4hvXAMobile’s New Underdog: LG G2 Reviewhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Corvida/~3/qE7EqllwRb8/fm-EVF7GSLNtdwgJnAUVDuXv99S8sKprzmaWIVnsuwkJ8IlIDVp3ZILrNSWBZGdFMeuWrwTNM07fb-F4fhxfZoRIzREpr--hD4ICh4OkP4M
<img src="https://www.specificfeeds.com/rssubscribers/rss_show_story_count/164333879/302346" border=0 width="1" height="1" alt="Story 164333879" title="Story 164333879"> <p>The Optimus G Pro marked the beginning of a shift in design for LG. That shift continues with the minimal, gleamingÂ and beautiful LG G2. Â Looks are enough to catch attention, but LG is going to need more than a good looking phone to make the G2 a success on par with Samsung and Apple&#8217;s lineup.Â So, can the LG G2Â workÂ as wellÂ as it looks? Read on to find out.</p><p><span id="more-4806"></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>LG G2 DESIGN</h2><p><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="//cdn.thinglink.me/api/image/469717442122219521/1024/10/scaletowidth#tl-469717442122219521;1043138249" alt="" /><script src="//cdn.thinglink.me/jse/embed.js?64768b" async="" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8">// < ![CDATA[
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Verizon hasn&#8217;t dropped a call the entire time I&#8217;ve been reviewing the G2.Â The hand-off between Verizonâ€™s 4G LTE to my apartment&#8217;s WiFi is quick, but my favorite G2 connection is the mobile hotspot. It&#8217;s a piece of cake to activate and connect to another device and get some work done on the fly. 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// ]]&gt;</script></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The LG skin on the G2 is polished, customizable but cluttered around the notification bar and drawer. The keyboardâ€™s look can be changed and has emojiâ€™s built-in. Thereâ€™s a tabbed view option in the Settings app just like Samsung Galaxy devices. QSlide, Guest Mode and Clip Tray are standout features on the LG G2. QSlide apps pop-out and let you multitask with a transparency slider that pins up to two apps on the screen while you work in a third app. Guest Mode restricts family or friends from accessing certain apps and clip tray keeps a handy record of text and media you copy.</p><p>Rita El Khoury has a great post listing <a href="http://android.appstorm.net/general/opinion/20-reasons-lgs-android-skin-is-quite-awesome-actually/" target="_blank">20 reasons why LGâ€™s android skin is pretty awesome</a>, which is worth a serious look if you&#8217;re skeptical about LG&#8217;s design choices.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>BATTERY LIFE</h2><p><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="//cdn.thinglink.me/api/image/469717441451130881/1024/10/scaletowidth#tl-469717441451130881;1043138249" alt="" /><script src="//cdn.thinglink.me/jse/embed.js?64768b" async="" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8">// < ![CDATA[
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// ]]&gt;</script></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The LG G2 got me through a full workday of tethering on Verizonâ€™s 4G network with only one bar of service. That&#8217;s great, but how much damage did the battery take? Quite a bit, but still managed to hold on to 20% of its power. I expected tethering, especially on one bar of service, to kill the battery in no time. I can&#8217;t even get the Moto X to make it past 16 hours though it promises a full day. This was never a problem with the G2.Â It takes less than two hours to fully charge and the battery information setting gives the most detailed view of battery usage that you&#8217;ll ever see from a phone.</p><p>Running low on juice? The battery saver toggle lets you customize Â features to automatically turn off when the battery gets low to save as much power as possible.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>CONCLUSION</h2><p><img style="max-width: 100%;" src="//cdn.thinglink.me/api/image/469717442122219521/1024/10/scaletowidth#tl-469717442122219521;1043138249" alt="" /><script src="//cdn.thinglink.me/jse/embed.js?64768b" async="" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8">// < ![CDATA[
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// ]]&gt;</script></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The LG G2 carries a nice balance of todayâ€™s most popular features minus the gimmicks. Despite an annoyingly glossy finish and weak bluetooth audio, the G2 looks great draped in black, performs flawlessly and can last all day in the hands of a novice or power user. The G2 is a diamond in a rough sea of mobile devices and would make a great gift to anyone this holiday season, especially sports fans!</p><p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net/mobiles-new-underdog-lg-g2-review/">Mobile&#8217;s New Underdog: LG G2 Review</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shegeeks.net">SheGeeks.net</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Corvida/~4/qE7EqllwRb8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 22:06:26 GMThttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLNtdwgJnAUVDuXv99S8sKprzmaWIVnsuwkJ8IlIDVp3ZILrNSWBZGdFMeuWrwTNM07fb-F4fhxfZoRIzREpr--hD4ICh4OkP4Mhttps://www.specificfeeds.com/track-rss-story-click/fm-EVF7GSLNtdwgJnAUVDuXv99S8sKprzmaWIVnsuwkJ8IlIDVp3ZILrNSWBZGdFMeuWrwTNM07fb-F4fhxfZoRIzREpr--hD4ICh4OkP4M